About Coralville Lake
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.
How to Get There
North of Iowa City, Iowa. From I-80 take Exit 244 (Dubuque St.); go North 3 miles to West Overlook Road and proceed 1/4 mile to the park areas.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Coralville Lake
Heading to Coralville Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Coralville Lake?
No central reservation system listed for Coralville Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/158) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Coralville Lake?
North of Iowa City, Iowa. From I-80 take Exit 244 (Dubuque St.); go North 3 miles to West Overlook Road and proceed 1/4 mile to the park areas.
How do I contact Coralville Lake?
You can reach the park at phone: (319) 338-3543.
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