Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here
again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his
long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story:
how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of
opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple
beginnings.

Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.

The plainly appointed Friends Meetinghouse and the practices within express Quaker values of peace, simplicity, integrity, and service to others.

Friends Meetinghouse

The people of Belgium gave Herbert Hoover the statue "Isis, Goddess of Life" in gratitude for his famine relief efforts on their behalf during the First World War.

Statue of Isis

Exhibit galleries and archival collections tell of the triumphs and tragedies of Hoover’s long career in public service.

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum

Herbert Hoover called his humble birthplace "physical proof of the unbounded opportunity of American life."

Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage

Many rural Midwestern towns like West Branch placed a high value on education.

Schoolhouse

Herbert Hoover's father Jesse owned a blacksmith shop similar to the one at Herbert Hoover NHS.

Blacksmith Shop

Two simple marble slabs mark the graves of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover.

Gravesite of President & Mrs. Hoover

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood
control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish
and wildlife management, forest management and water quality improvement.
Coralville Lake has three campgrounds with 500 campsites available. A wide
variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic
areas with group shelters, boat ramps, accessible fishing pier, river & lake
fishing, hunting, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, lake swimming, sand
volleyball and boating activities.

Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management, forest management and water quality improvement. Coralville Lake has three campgrounds with 500 campsites available. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat ramps, accessible fishing pier, river & lake fishing, hunting, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, lake swimming, sand volleyball and boating activities.

## Overview

_COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 RECREATION SEASON_

The Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Campground offers 11 non-electric walk-to tent campsites.
Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility located at the main
parking lot. The campground fee booth is located in the West Overlook
Campground. The dump station, drinking water, trash and recycling receptacles
are located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
The Cottonwood 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><em>COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 RECREATION SEASON</em></p><p></p><p>The Cottonwood 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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Cottonwood Campground offers 11 non-electric walk-to tent campsites. Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility located at the main parking lot. The campground fee booth is located in the West Overlook Campground. The dump station, drinking water, trash and recycling receptacles are located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Cottonwood 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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Coralville Lake

Cottonwood

Cottonwood Campground

Cottonwood2

Cottonwood Campground Map

Cottonwood Camp

Cottonwood Campground (Ia)

## Overview

East Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of
the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing
benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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 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.
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine
partially wooden and open holes.

## Facilities

The day-use location offers two large group picnic area with water and
electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, horseshoe pit
and accessible hiking trail.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
East Overlook Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood
species on the east side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the
project. White-tailed deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, song birds and other
species roam the lands around the lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
East Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for 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.   

Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The day-use location offers two large group picnic area with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, horseshoe pit and accessible hiking trail.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. East Overlook Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

East Overlook Day Use Area

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Linder Point Campground

## Overview

The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville
Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary
benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in
recreations, fish and wildlife management, and forest management. Coralville
Lake provides many recreational opportinities, including boating,, camping,
hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities,
picnicking, and hunting.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and
water activities. Anglers will find large and small mouth bass, crappie,
walleye, and catfish.

## Facilities

The Sandy Beach Campground offers 58 campsites to include full hook-up
campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk- to tent
campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities,
playground, dump station, drinking water, and entrance station. The Sandy
Beach Day Use Area offers picnic sites, a large group picnic shelter, boat
ramp, fish cleaning station, vault restroom, and lake access.

## Natural Features

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

## Nearby Attractions

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. The Lake MacBride Golf Course is
nearby, offering nine holes among rolling hills. Several additional golf
courses are scattered around the lake. 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 & Slovak Museum & 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreations, fish and wildlife management, and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportinities, including boating,, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities, picnicking, and hunting.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and small mouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. 
  <h2>Facilities</h2>
The Sandy Beach Campground offers 58 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk- to tent campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, playground, dump station, drinking water, and entrance station. The Sandy Beach Day Use Area offers picnic sites, a large group picnic shelter, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, vault restroom, and lake access.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Sandy Beach Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the northern reaches of Coralville Lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. Whitetail deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
  
The Lake MacBride Golf Course is nearby, offering nine holes among rolling hills. Several additional golf courses are scattered around the lake.  
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 & Slovak Museum & 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.

Aerial

Sandy Beach Campground

Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach Camp

## Overview

The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The
Coralville Lake Project is a multipule 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 activities,
picnicking, and hunting.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water
activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and
catfish. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in Sugar Bottom.
Several trails are within Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley Nature
Trail, Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail, and a barrier-free asphalt trail.The
Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and
offers 18 partially wooded and open holes. The Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike
Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to
expert trails.

## Facilities

The Sugar Bottom Campground offers 232 campsites to include full hook-up
campsites, 50 amp electric and water hookup campsites, standard 30 amp
electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent campsites. Amenities include
modern restroom and shower facilities, vault toilets, dump station, drinking
water supply, entrance station, beach, and boat ramp.

## Natural Features

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Devonian Fossil Gorge is 10 miles away, just below the Coralville Dam. It
offers 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. 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 & Slovak Museum & 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 Ã?Â¢Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Quilt
Capital of IowaÃ?Â¢Ã?Â?Ã?Â? and is home to an Old Order Amish and Mennonite
Community.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule 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 activities, picnicking, and hunting.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. 
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in Sugar Bottom. Several trails are within Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail, and a barrier-free asphalt trail.The Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially wooded and open holes. The Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Sugar Bottom Campground offers 232 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, 50 amp electric and water hookup campsites, standard 30 amp electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, vault toilets, dump station, drinking water supply, entrance station, beach, and boat ramp. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Sugar Bottom Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. Whitetail deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Devonian Fossil Gorge is 10 miles away, just below the Coralville Dam. It offers 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.  
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 & Slovak Museum & 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 Ã?Â¢Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Quilt Capital of IowaÃ?Â¢Ã?Â?Ã?Â? and is home to an Old Order Amish and Mennonite Community.

Campground Fee Booth

Loops 5, 6, 7, and 8 Restroom/Shower Building

Sugar Bottom North Campground

Sugar Bottom South Campground

Loops 1 & 2 Restroom/Shower Building

Group Loops Restroom/Shower Building

Campground Beach

Loops 3, 4, and 9 Restroom/Shower Building

Dump Station

Campsite 176

170's Loop

Tent campsite 103

Sugar Bottom Campground

## Overview

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of
Coralville Lake. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits
in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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 boating, fishing, swimming and water
activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and
catfish. Several trails are within Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley
Nature Trail and a barrier-free asphalt 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. Sugar Bottom Disc Golf
Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially
wooden and open holes. Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.

## Facilities

The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and
electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, beach, disc golf
course and mountain bike trail.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
Sugar Bottom Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood
species on the east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the
project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and
other species roam the lands around the lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake.  Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. Several trails are within Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and a barrier-free asphalt 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. 
Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially wooden and open holes. 
Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, beach, disc golf course and mountain bike trail.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. Sugar Bottom Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

## Overview

The Tailwater East 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 Tailwater East Campground is located on the east bank of the Iowa River
below the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 28 campsites to include
full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to
tent campsites. Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility, fish
cleaning station, and a boat ramp for accessing the Iowa River. The campground
fee booth is located in the West Overlook Campground.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
The Tailwater East Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed
hardwood species on the east 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 & Slovak Museum & 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Tailwater East 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Tailwater East Campground is located on the east bank of the Iowa River below the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 28 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent campsites.  Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility, fish cleaning station, and a boat ramp for accessing the Iowa River. The campground fee booth is located in the West Overlook Campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Tailwater East Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east 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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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 & Slovak Museum & 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.

Tailwater East

Tailwater East Campground

## Overview

The Tailwater West 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 activities, 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 Tailwater West Campground is located on the west bank of the Iowa River
below the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 22 campsites to include
full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to
tent campsites. Amenities include a modern restroom with shower facility, and
fish cleaning station. The Tailwater Day Use Area offers a playground, hiking
trail and ADA accessible fishing piers. The campground fee booth is located in
the West Overlook Campground and the dump station and drinking water is
located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
The Tailwater West 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Tailwater West 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 activities, picnicking and hunting.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Tailwater West Campground is located on the west bank of the Iowa River below the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 22 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent campsites.  Amenities include a modern restroom with shower facility, and fish cleaning station. The Tailwater Day Use Area offers a playground, hiking trail and ADA accessible fishing piers. The campground fee booth is located in the West Overlook Campground and the dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Tailwater West 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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Tailwater West Pond

Tailwater West Campground

Tailwater West Fall

Devonian Fossil Gorge

Playground

Restroom/Shower Building

Tailwater West Campground Fall

Iowa River adjacent to Tailwater West Campground

Tailwater West

## Overview

Tailwater West Day Use Area is a day-use facility located along the tailwaters
of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project
providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as
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 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.
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine
partially wooden and open holes.

## Facilities

The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and
electric. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, accessible fishing pier
and accessible hiking trail.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
Tailwater West Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood
species on the west side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the
project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and
other species roam the lands around the lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Tailwater West Day Use Area is a day-use facility located along the tailwaters of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for 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.   
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and electric. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, accessible fishing pier and accessible hiking trail.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. Tailwater West Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the west side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

Tailwater West Day Use Area

## Overview

Turkey Creek Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of
the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing
benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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 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.
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine
partially wooden and open holes.

## Facilities

The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and
electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, playground and a disc golf
course.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
Turkey Creek Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood
species on the east side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the
project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pleasant, waterfowl, song birds and other
species roam the lands around the lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Turkey Creek Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for 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.           
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, playground and a disc golf course.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. Turkey Creek Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pleasant, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Turkey Creek Day Use Area

## Overview

The West Overlook 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 West Overlook Campground is located on the west side of the Coralville
Lake Dam. The campground offers 89 standard electric campsites. Amenities
include modern restroom and shower facilities, boat ramp, playgrounds, and
horseshoes. The West Overlook Day Use Area offers a beach, picnic sites,
picnic shelter, volleyball court, and playground. The dump station and
drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
The West Overlook 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The West Overlook 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The West Overlook Campground is located on the west side of the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 89 standard electric campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, boat ramp, playgrounds, and horseshoes. The West Overlook Day Use Area offers a beach, picnic sites, picnic shelter, volleyball court, and playground. The dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The West Overlook 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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Sunset over Coralville Lake

West Overlook Campground

Lower Playground

West Overlook Boat Ramp

Upper Playground

West Overlook

## Overview

West Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of
Coralville Lake. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits
in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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 boating, fishing, swimming and water
activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and
catfish. The West Overlook Day Use Area offers a boat ramp, designated
swimming beach, playground, picnic sites, group picnic shelter, and a sand
volleyball court.

## Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City.
West Overlook Day Use is located on the east side of the lake, just above the
Coralville Lake Dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed
deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the
lands around the lake.

## Nearby Attractions

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.

Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
and offers beginner to expert trails.

Six campgrounds are located at Coralville Lake offering non-electric tent-only
campsites up to full service 50 amp/water/sewer campsites.

Several trails are located at Coralville Lake, including the Woodpecker and
Squire Point trails and barrier-free paved trails located at the Veterans
Trail and Riverwalk Trail.

Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and
offers 18 partially wooden and open holes.

Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Turkey Creek Day Use Area and
offers 9 partially wooden and open holes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>West Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as 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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. The West Overlook Day Use Area offers a boat ramp, designated swimming beach, playground, picnic sites, group picnic shelter, and a sand volleyball court.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. West Overlook Day Use is located on the east side of the lake, just above the Coralville Lake Dam. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p><p>Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.</p><p>Six campgrounds are located at Coralville Lake offering non-electric tent-only campsites up to full service 50 amp/water/sewer campsites.</p><p>Several trails are located at Coralville Lake, including the Woodpecker and Squire Point trails and barrier-free paved trails located at the Veterans Trail and Riverwalk Trail. </p><p>Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially wooden and open holes.</p><p>Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Turkey Creek Day Use Area and offers 9 partially wooden and open holes.</p>

WODU Beach

Shelter

WODU Playground

Beach

Small Shelters

West Overlook Day Use Area

This shelter is located within a recreational day use fee area. $5.00 per
vehicle, USACE Annual Pass, or America the Beautiful Senior, Access, or
Military Pass is required for each vehicle. Registered campers with a valid
campground hangtag may utilize the area for free.

<p>This shelter is located within a recreational day use fee area. $5.00 per vehicle, USACE Annual Pass, or America the Beautiful Senior, Access, or Military Pass is required for each vehicle. Registered campers with a valid campground hangtag may utilize the area for free.</p>

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