West Overlook Campground, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

West Overlook Campground in Johnson County is located just 15 min north of Iowa City, IA with an elevation of 764 feet. There are a total of 89 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 73 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 19 sites have electric and water hookups. 70 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@VickiH6045796 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #W36
We booked late with only a couple of places left but the site was comfortable (small but fit us well), quiet, we could see the lake. Although we mostly stayed to sleep we determined to come back as the facilities and beach looked great--amazing sunrise!
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #W50
Site 50 is beautiful
@TimP6782071 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #W04
Scenic campground, very clean. Loved the individual bathrooms at the bathhouse.
@AleciaG8BA403B · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #W78
This was our first time camping down in this area of the campground and has become our favorite spot! Great site in a beautiful area! Other sites around it are concrete while this is still gravelnot a deal breaker though. Hope they make it concrete during the off season! Will definitely reserve this site again! So much to do here including great trails and plenty of play areas for kids!
@GarryB36892C07 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #W66
Nice site for my motorhome with a nice view
@MarcH9336353 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #W47
Quiet with nice views of the lake. Clean bathrooms and well maintained grounds.
@DomingoV983DEF · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #W69
Everyone was kind. The campground was clean. The bathrooms were cleaned multiple times daily.
@PhilS8456940 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #W89
The location is great - beautiful and quiet. Staff and volunteer hosts were also great.We stayed during some really hot weather and our 30A pedestal was unable to deliver enough voltage to run our A/C, so we had to move to another spot.The shower water pressure is very low, difficult to wash and rinse hair, and the shower water temperature is just barely warm enough, not hot.
@ConradH41E1140 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #W77
Beautiful campground located perfectly for access to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City! Clean, well spaced and most campsite amenities other than sewer.Staff are volunteers so a big shot out to them for keeping a wonderful campsite!
@LouisS1757690 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #W38
Great place to stay. Clean and well kept. Bath houses are top notch. Lots of activities with the beach, hiking trails and bike trails that connect to nearby towns.
@ThomasT2893818 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #W12
They do a very nice job keeping the restroom/showers clean. Nice shady area. We were blessed with beautiful weather so had a great weekend.
@ImeldaH3583CD4 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #W58
Army COE locations are the best.
@DaimonC3BF6C2A · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #W33
Very nice campground. Bathrooms were exceptionally clean and fresh every day.
@JosephY4497424 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #W13
super good . best place ever.
@CarlaKD12865FE · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #W66
Close to Iowa City and North Liberty restaurants and entertainment
@NikiKF216BF8A0 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #W16
Beautiful, clean and quiet campground. Came in late and the check in was easy. Would definitely visit again!
@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #W71
Nothing to add
@StevenJ8501981 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #W31
nice view and shade
@PennyD67969FD5 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #W55
The campground is neat and clean, as are the bathrooms.
@DennisM8587674 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #W63
Beautiful Campground had a great experience there.
@gregf7707217 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #W21
Impressed with the clean shower house!
@FrancisJ3196E6 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #W16
weird bugs
@EmilyS1613279 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #W49
Very nice facility
@MikeD2668364 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #W37
We did not see a camp host but also did not need one.
@JanetR6F01FCCB · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #W37
Quiet, clean, pleasant place to visit close to Iowa City, campground hosts and staff very nice

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