East Overlook Day Use Area
Campground · Iowa · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Coralville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 80
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 746 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: East Overlook Day Use Area
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: fire pits.
2 campsites at East Overlook Day Use Area
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | East Overlook Day Use Area | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 4 | East Overlook Day Use Area | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.7 miles, across the Coralville Lake Dam. The East Overlook Day Use Area will be located on the right side of the road.
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 miles and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 miles, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE and travel east for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.7 miles, across the Coralville Lake Dam. The East Overlook Day Use Area will be located on the right side of the road.
41.72443, -91.52664 · 41°43'28.0"N 91°31'35.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 36 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 64 | 49 | 36 |
| Low °F | 15 | 19 | 30 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 20 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about East Overlook Day Use Area
- Can you reserve a site at East Overlook Day Use Area?
- Yes, East Overlook Day Use Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does East Overlook Day Use Area have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at East Overlook Day Use Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at East Overlook Day Use Area.
- Does East Overlook Day Use Area have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at East Overlook Day Use Area?
- Campfires are allowed at East Overlook Day Use Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near East Overlook Day Use Area
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- Visitor Center 10 mi · Facility
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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