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Linder Point Campground

Overview

The Linder Point Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportunities, including boating, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking and hunting.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. Several trails are within the Dam Complex, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk and barrier-free Veterans Trail. The Devonian Fossil Gorge is just below the dam, offering a unique opportunity to explore a 375-million-year old sea floor and discover fossil remains of sea life that once inhabited this tropical marine environment. Twenty discovery points can be found throughout the site along with a cell phone audio tour. The Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes.

Facilities

The Linder Point Campground offers 18 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric campsites. Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility. The campground fee booth is located at the West Overlook Campground and the dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground. The Linder Point Day Use Area offers picnic sites and access to the Woodpecker Nature Trail.

Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Linder Point Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the west side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. Whitetail deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

Iowa City/Coralville offers the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Iowa campus, hospital and clinics, numerous restaurants and shops as well as Coral Ridge Mall. Cedar Rapids has wonderful cultural, historic and ethnic attractions such as The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library and is the home of the Kernels Professional Baseball Club. West Branch boasts the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Presidential Library/Museum. At Amana Colonies visit seven quaint villages with outstanding restaurants, wineries, historic sites and specialty shops. Kalona is known as the "Quilt Capital of Iowa" and is home to an Old Order Amish and Mennonite Community.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 14 sites
Water hookups: 4 of 14 sites
Sewer hookups: 4 of 14 sites
Picnic table: all 14 sites
Pets allowed: all 14 sites
ADA accessible: 10 of 14 sites
Longest rig: 85 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 0.7 miles. The entrance to the Linder Point Campground will be located on the left side of the road. From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 miles and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 miles, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE and travel east for 0.7 miles. The entrance to the Linder Point Campground will be located on the left side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

Ratings (125)

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PAUL R

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L12

Reviewed 18 days ago

You need more spaces with water and sewer hook ups. Reserving 3 prime spots for emergency is crazy. When we were there 3RVs occupied #2-#3. Full hookups for several days. I think you should add more Full service spots if you reserve 3 out of 5

Charles O

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L17

Reviewed 21 days ago

Excellent campground excellent site. Nice and quiet the entire stay. L17 is heavily shaded in the late afternoon. Beautiful view from my rear kitchen into the trees!

Michael H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L17

Reviewed 24 days ago

Clean, quiet and well maintained. Park patrol always available.

RHONDA W

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed a month ago

This was an amazing place to stay! full hookups and only 15 per night with America pass.

John W

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L15

Reviewed a month ago

clean restrooms clean campground Quiet was there overnight before appt at University of Iowa

Debra A

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L12

Reviewed 2 months ago

Campsite was ok, nothing special. Bathrooms were great. Walking trail was also very good. Not a bad campground for Iowa.

Dave L

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L18

Reviewed 2 months ago

Linder Point campground was the cleanest COE campground we have ever been to.

Mark S

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L10

Reviewed 2 months ago

This was an awesome campground, very nice, clean and quiet place for a stop over.

Melissa E

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L11

Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was very nice and clean, quiet overall. Wr had a great time and will return.

Mitchell P

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed 2 months ago

A great location, close to town and easy access.

Cailyn P

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L11

Reviewed 2 months ago

Very good spot for beginner campers! The campground was clean, well taken care of, and had a very nice restroom with showers.

Jan J

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L14

Reviewed 2 months ago

The park ranger was very helpful to us in allowing us to change spots. The one reserved would have put our front wheels off the ground due to the slope of the site. Thank you for helping us!!!!!

Sandy B

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L18

Reviewed 2 months ago

We always enjoy our stay at this beautiful campground. Lovely setting and reasonably priced!

Alan M

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L14

Reviewed 3 months ago

Very nice, clean campground. Very quiet!

Kevin K

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L12

Reviewed 9 months ago

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Nancy H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed a year ago

Restroom/Shower houses all Immaculate! Great location near lake, bike trails, North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa CIty.

Scott L

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L12

Reviewed a year ago

We stayed in site 12. Nice and quiet. Large site, but a bit out of level. 4” over 25’, nothing a few stable blocks couldn’t fix.

Joe G

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L09

Reviewed a year ago

Clean and beautiful.

Ronnie A

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed a year ago

Friendly staff, immaculate grounds and restrooms.

Janet J

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L09

Reviewed a year ago

This is a beautiful campground. All of the sites are well kept and generous in size. i do wish there was water at each site.

ray d

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L10

Reviewed a year ago

This is a great COE camp. Site spacing is wide and easy to park a motorhome and a tow car. The roads in and out are not clear on google maps.

Dave C

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L17

Reviewed a year ago

Super nice. Very clean rest rooms/showers.

Rhonda G

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed a year ago

Beautiful place to camp! We reserved L7, and it was perfect for our 40 foot motorhome and we could park our SUV as well on the same lot. The camp was very well kept, and they have lots to do in this area. You can walk through the fossil beds, fish, hike, I’ll go into Coralville or Iowa city for many places to enjoy.We will definitely be back.

Karen B

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L11

Reviewed a year ago

Love the paved sites!

Pamela R

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L09

Reviewed a year ago

The sites on the point are nice and spacious. We were able to change from a back site, so we could see the water.

Lawrence W

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L04

Reviewed a year ago

Campground is nice but had a problem with electricity paid for a site with 50 amp service but the 50amp did not work only had 30 amp ,reported to attendant who reported to ranger who turned it over to repair group who contacted me about repair I told them to go ahead left a message but no response and no repair luckily the weather was not hot so got by on the 30 but for 12 days no repair

Mallory S

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed a year ago

Level, well maintained, spacious and quiet--everything you want in a campsite!

Stacy L

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L12

Reviewed 2 years ago

We had very loud neighbors that were arguing and yelling and I was up until 3am. I was not aware that there was not a park ranger on duty and we were to all the local sheriff office. Little sleep makes it not enjoyable.

Terry G

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed 2 years ago

Linderpoint is our favorite USACOE park in the Coralville area. It is a smaller and quieter campground, with a couple of fun walking trails. Nice new restrooms/showers in 2024. Easy access off Interstate 80.

Chris S

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L11

Reviewed 2 years ago

Peaceful and quiet. Bathrooms were nice and clean

James H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L01

Reviewed 2 years ago

One of the nicest COE park we have ever been to ! Great to have Full hook-ups 50 amp power water and sewer. The park and campground are super clean and well maintained. Restaurants were so close as was shopping

Monica A

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed 2 years ago

I loved the place and the facilities. Beautiful and clean,

Bill L

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L09

Reviewed 2 years ago

The new shower house is a nice upgrade!

Leroy B

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L08

Reviewed 2 years ago

We enjoy the area around Iowa City. Campgrounds are great and well kept.

Suzanne H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L11

Reviewed 2 years ago

Cement pads. Bathrooms/shower facilities are new and are very clean. Close to walking paths and lake.

Stacy L

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L18

Reviewed 2 years ago

Showed up to our campsite on Friday, May 11th and there was a camper parked there. Headed to the guard shack to find out that the park ranger moved someone to our RESERVED site because those peoples site had no power. The volunteer at the guard shack was nice and let us use her daughters camp site but it was not enjoyable at all. It was very loud. The weekend before we showed up and we had no power at our RESERVED site. I am over camping at Coralville damn for a while. Keep in mind the volunteers are GREAT but the running of the campground from New York is not a good idea. Best of luck if you have future reservations.

Harry M

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L08

Reviewed 2 years ago

The site was clean and spacious. The rate was $30 per night with full hookups which is incredibly cheap. I will return to this campground if we come back in the area

Marti B

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L13

Reviewed 3 years ago

Loved the quietness and the darkness at night. My site was pretty level and easy to get into.

Teresa A

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed 3 years ago

Great spot. Enjoyed the area and talking walks around the circle.

Anne Z

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L14

Reviewed 3 years ago

Gorgeous campground! We were in L14 and read the reviews saying it was hard to level their units. We had that problem when we first arrived, but figured it out. You just need more levelers! Yes, I agress the sight is not perfect, but it worked for us. We are looking forward to our next stay there. It was absolutely amazing!

Stephen R

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L01

Reviewed 3 years ago

Clean well kept. Nice walking trails.

Linda C

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed 3 years ago

We spent two mights at Linder Point. Concrete pads for RV, full hook-up, tree shaded, clean showers, nice hosts. Park was well maintained, pretty, near lake. Good access to Amana Colonies and Hoover Historical Park and Museum. We recommend seeing both attractions. We would stay there again.

Michael H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L05

Reviewed 3 years ago

The Linder Point Campground, a COE park in Iowa City, IA is a find. We used 41.7245, -91.5432 to get here. I add that information because this is a small satellite site to the main park, on which I can’t comment except to note that fellow campers report the dumpsite and manned check-in booth are there. The park where we’re staying has eight 50A FHU sites and nine (?) 50A and water sites, all reservable. L01-8 are FHU and sites 01, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08 have line-of-site to the DISH satellite constellation (L01 looks a little iffy). All sites are back-in. Two separate parking areas if your toad doesn’t fit on your site. Some sites, but not all, have a picnic table and firepit. Great place!

Lisa M

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L13

Reviewed 3 years ago

Site 18 was beautiful, paved and level with woods on the patio side and back. Will definitely be trying to book this site again!

Gary V

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L16

Reviewed 3 years ago

Nice shade. Restrooms clean. Quite and cool. Wildlife. Securing a reservation was easy and accurate. Kiddos to all staff! I would recommend to any and all.

Barbara H

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L08

Reviewed 3 years ago

A small campground just a few miles out of town. Very neat and clean.

Cathy C

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L04

Reviewed 3 years ago

Great trails along the lake, access to bike path into town, clean restrooms and shower, and they had sewer hookup (surprise!) that was so helpful in addition to electric & water. Want to go back

Marc M

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L13

Reviewed 3 years ago

Excellent as always.

Patty P

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L07

Reviewed 3 years ago

Beautiful, well-maintained campground. Our spot was level with FHUs. I appreciated the shower house close by. The site was close to the road — so occasional road noise. Our Starlink worked well for Wi-Fi. We used this stop as a hub for a visit to Herbert Hoover NM & for geocaching. We would definitely return.

Debra C

Loop:Linder Point Campground

Site:L03

Reviewed 3 years ago

Good exspetance. No issues