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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4.5 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		22%
3 star		9%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@TomS3186246 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #W50

Had a great time! The site was nice and level. At the check in office, the people were super friendly! It's my number 1 go to campground!!

@GaryW8456397 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #W81

clean well kept

@MaryD6315235 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #W33

Great park..peaceful

@LoraS601B42766 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #W57

We love coming to this campground. Its safe for the kids and the shower houses are clean and well kept!

@SusanJ1184386 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #W01

Great place to camp. Our campsite had plenty of room and easy to get into. The shower house was always clean and convenient. Wonderful and friendly staff.

@MarciaDF92784A · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #W20

We stay here every year. Quiet, well kept, nice hot showers. We always get a site where we can see the beavers!

@MaryF8191441 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #W71

The campground was mostly quiet and the facilities were very clean

@TerryM5038212 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #W82

Very disappointed that the previous camper on our site was still there past the check out time when we arrived. The campground host didn't seem too concerned. The host suggested we pick another site. No, do your job by enforcing checkout times.

@CHADL3739408 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #W25

Clean site with excellent playgrounds, a beach, and close to the fossil gorge for exploration.

@MarkL5886645 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #W69

Campground water is brown even after my water filter. Hope its safe. They dont have a good filter evidently.

@JoT093D25531A6 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #W49

We love W49 campsite. Despite the wind and rain we had a fabulous time with our friends who we camping in W40

@DawnW4B992FC90 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #W52

Beautiful site. Clean and quiet.

@JanetR6F01FCCB · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #W38

Very well maintained and well located. Very family friendly with a variety of recreational activities. Most folks seem to be RV campers so the campsites with hookups and RV pads are more crowded and in busy loops but have a nice view. As a tent camper I appreciated the quieter shadier spacious sites further from the lake and set into the woods, very peaceful. New bath house with private showers was very nice

@BettyP94C2D42F · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #W47

Fantastic campground.

@DarrylC5535494 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #W45

Only thing that could have made it a perfectstay was if it would have sewer hookup on the site.

@KoreenLC0B625A · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #W81

Well-kept and clean campgrounds, bathrooms, and showers. Campground staff available for any questions and concerns. My husband and I plan to continue camping at West Overlook on a regular basis.

@DennisP9096753 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #W25

friendly staff very clean and large sites

@CarolO3114796 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #W64

Oh the mud! Great site when the weather cooperates. Looks like they dug up the electric and replaced and it was very muddy.

@LisaB5569950 · Camped on Oct 17, 2024 at Campsite #W68

I was very excited to camp at West Overlook as they were having a Halloween camp out for the first time. I had brought some decorations for the event and noticed my 20amp outlet did not work. I went to the host office and a reported the problem. 10 minutes later 2 officers came to check the electrical box and also determined there was a problem and would contact the electrician. 10 minutes later an electrician shows up and 10 minutes after that the problem was fixed! That is what I call service! Beautiful campground with access to the Res and the Halloween even was a great success!!!

@JeffreyJ698559 · Camped on Oct 17, 2024 at Campsite #W80

We live in the country and do not get a chance to see any Trick-or-Treaters. Thank you so much for hosting the "Halloween Campground Trick or Treat". We LOVED seeing all the Trick-or-Treaters...and decorations. We had an amazing time. Will be back again for sure!!!!

@LisaN8400495 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #W47

Enjoyed our brief stay. Very clean and well maintained campground.

@SteveH6337222 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #W81

We were on the road for the last 3 weeks and this Campground was our last night, wish we would of had more time to stay a few more. It was a bueatiful area and spacious spots. And a great price. Would recommend to anyone.

@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #W07

We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying two nights of campfires!

@MikeA1573556 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #W21

The campground and restrooms were clean. The grass was mowed up nicely, and the staff was friendly.

@ShaunaH4169522 · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #W38

Lovely place to stay if you can get a spot. It's often full.

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