Public Campground
Tailwater
Tailwater camping area near Iowa City features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Coralville Lake and the Devonian Fossil Gorge, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Detours Nearby

Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)
32 min away

Central Park
53 min away
Drive Time
- 13 min from Iowa City, IA
- 24 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 52 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 25 min from Dubuque, IA
Location
Tailwater is located in Iowa
Coordinates
41.7200009 N
91.52800036 W
Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly









