West Overlook Campground

Coralville Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.5 (523)

🟢 29 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 89 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

West Overlook Campground in Iowa has 29 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 →sites #W09, #W16, #W80

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, WOVC #W54–WOVC #W59 next to each othersites #W01, #W02, #W03, #W05, #W08, #W10, #W13, #W14, #W15, #W18, #W28, #W29, #W30, #W32, #W33, #W35, #W36, #W37, #W39, #W40, #W41, #W42, #W44, #W46, #W47, #W49, #W52, #W54, #W55, #W56, #W57, #W58, #W59, #W61, #W64, #W65, #W66, #W82, #W85, #W87, #W89

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #W17, #W24, #W34, #W63, #W69

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, WOVC #W01–WOVC #W06 next to each othersites #W04, #W06, #W16, #W17, #W31, #W01, #W02, #W03, #W05, #W08, #W11, #W13, #W14, #W15, #W18, #W30, #W35, #W36, #W39, #W41, #W43, #W85, #W86, #W87

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #W11, #W25, #W38, #W68, #W86

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites #W48

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #W60, #W84

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites #W43

📷 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 WOVC #W09 — A photo of Site W09 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook Campground — **Site WOVC #W09** · A photo of Site W09 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook CampgroundDarren Schneider

Campsite WOVC #W16 — Campsite W16 — **Site WOVC #W16** · Campsite W16USACE

Campsite WOVC #W16 — West Overlook Campground — **Site WOVC #W16** · West Overlook CampgroundUSACE

Campsite WOVC #W80 — Campsite W80 — **Site WOVC #W80** · Campsite W80USACE

Campsite WOVC #W01 — A photo of Site W01 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook Campground — **Site WOVC #W01** · A photo of Site W01 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook CampgroundDarren Schneider

Campsite WOVC #W02 — A photo of Site W02 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook Campground — **Site WOVC #W02** · A photo of Site W02 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook CampgroundDarren Schneider

Campsite WOVC #W03 — A photo of Site W03 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook Campground — **Site WOVC #W03** · A photo of Site W03 of Loop WOVC at West Overlook CampgroundDarren 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

💵 $22–$28/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆523 ratings

5★338

4★121

3★47

2★11

1★6

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.1/4

Verizon2.8/4

T-Mobile2.6/4

Sprint retired1.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ West Overlook Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at West Overlook Campground?

West Overlook 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 West Overlook Campground?

Campsite fees at West Overlook Campground run about $22–$28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at West Overlook Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like West Overlook 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 West Overlook Campground a good campground?

West Overlook Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 523 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at West Overlook Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at West Overlook Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 73 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is West Overlook Campground located?

West Overlook 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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