Sugar Bottom Campground

Coralville Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.4 (643)

🟢 15 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 244 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Sugar Bottom Campground in Iowa has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, #092–#099 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #010, #029, #033, #036, #043, #069, #073, #075, #076, #077, #079, #080, #081, #083, #087, #088, #089, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099, #102, #103, #104, #106, #108, #110, #112, #117, #119, #120, #121, #122, #123, #124, #125, #128, #129, #130, #131, #132, #133, #135, #136, #140, #141, #144, #147, #148, #152, #153, #154, #155, #156, #163, #182, #184, #186, #187, #193, #196, #198, #201, #209, #213, #214, #227, #229, #230, #231, #232, #233, #234, #235, #236, #240, #241, #242, #243

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, #021–#025 next to each othersites #001, #009, #012, #014, #015, #016, #018, #019, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #028, #035, #038, #042, #044, #046, #052, #053, #056, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #070, #072, #074, #084, #086, #090, #091, #100, #101, #105, #107, #109, #111, #114, #115, #116, #118, #126, #127, #134, #137, #138, #139, #142, #143, #145, #149, #151, #157, #164, #166, #167, #170, #173, #183, #188, #192, #194, #195, #200, #205, #211, #212, #226, #228, #238, #239, #308

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #057, #150, #181

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #012, #027, #301

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, #039–#041 next to each othersites 👥 #A215, #013, #020, #026, #030, #037, #039, #040, #041, #045, #049, #051, #078, #113, #161, #162, #165, #175, #177, #185, #202, #210

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites #169, #206

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #008, #017, #050, #168

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #011

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite #002 — Campsite 02 — **Site #002** · Campsite 02USACE

Campsite #003 — Campsite 03 — **Site #003** · Campsite 03USACE

Campsite #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND with — **Site #004** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND withDarren Schneider

Campsite #010 — A photo of Site 010 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND Sept — **Site #010** · A photo of Site 010 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND SeptDarren Schneider

Campsite #010 — A photo of Site 010 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND with — **Site #010** · A photo of Site 010 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND withDarren Schneider

Campsite #029 — A photo of Site 029 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND with — **Site #029** · A photo of Site 029 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND withDarren Schneider

Campsite #033 — A photo of Site 033 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND Sept — **Site #033** · A photo of Site 033 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND SeptDarren Schneider

Campsite #033 — A photo of Site 033 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND with — **Site #033** · A photo of Site 033 of Loop at SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND withDarren Schneider

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard Area ElectricStandard ElectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆643 ratings

5★401

4★160

3★51

2★25

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.8/4

AT&T2.7/4

T-Mobile2.6/4

Sprint retired1.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sugar Bottom Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sugar Bottom Campground?

Sugar Bottom Campground in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Sugar Bottom Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sugar Bottom Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Sugar Bottom Campground a good campground?

Sugar Bottom Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 643 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sugar Bottom Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sugar Bottom Campground, Verizon rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 262 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sugar Bottom Campground located?

Sugar Bottom Campground is located in Coralville Lake / Iowa City, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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