Tailwater East Campground

Coralville Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.4 (132)

🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 28 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

Tailwater East Campground in Iowa has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E25–TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E28 next to each othersites #E06, #E08, #E09, #E14, #E20, #E25, #E26, #E27, #E28

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #E15

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E21 & TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E22 next to each othersites #E16, #E21, #E22

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #E08, #E25

Sat Sep 26 – Mon Sep 282 nightsbook these dates →sites #E14

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E20–TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E22 next to each othersites #E09, #E12, #E17, #E20, #E21, #E22, #E26, #E27

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #E28

Mon Sep 28 – Wed Sep 302 nightsbook these dates →sites #E15

📷 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 TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E06 — A photo of Site E06 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E06** · A photo of Site E06 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren Schneider

Campsite TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E08 — A photo of Site E08 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E08** · A photo of Site E08 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren Schneider

Campsite TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E09 — A photo of Site E09 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E09** · A photo of Site E09 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren Schneider

Campsite TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E14 — A photo of Site E14 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E14** · A photo of Site E14 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren Schneider

Campsite TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E20 — A photo of Site E20 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E20** · A photo of Site E20 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren Schneider

Campsite TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E25 — A photo of Site E25 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAI — **Site TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND #E25** · A photo of Site E25 of Loop TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND at TAIDarren 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

💵 $14–$26/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆132 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tailwater East Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tailwater East Campground?

Tailwater East 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 much does it cost to camp at Tailwater East Campground?

Campsite fees at Tailwater East Campground run about $14–$26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Tailwater East Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tailwater East 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 Tailwater East Campground a good campground?

Tailwater East Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 132 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Tailwater East Campground located?

Tailwater East 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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