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Sugar Bottom
Total sites: 216
Available Tonight: 153
Available this Weekend: 76
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 153
Available this Weekend: 76
Booking Window: 6 months
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Sugar Bottom Campground, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sugar Bottom Campground in Johnson County is located 31 min north of Iowa City, IA with an elevation of 689 feet. There are a total of 216 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 202 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 36 and 89 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. 178 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $200.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (327)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 28% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #309
We had a wonderful two night stay. Its one of the best campgrounds weve ever stayed at. Very quiet, well maintained, lots of elbow room between sites. Lots of nice shade trees. We hope to return soon.
@KerryA3C79D137 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #36
Very good experience.
@DianeM6584416 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #17
Site 17 had nice shade
@JonM9751115 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #126
Great campground that is well maintained. Water views are nice. Individual showers and toilets are dated but clean.
@BillS4028348 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #31
Nice site next to the river.
@DonnaY7045862 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #307
We had a full hookup site, 307. Nice shade. Overall, a great experience.
@MarkO1849333 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #25
Nice campground. Our Site wasnt very level. Had to raise front of trailer several inches to get level. Had electricity but no water. Dump stations large and easy to get too. Would stay there again.
@JeffreyJ698559 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #181
We were in site #181. The people that checked into site #180 (they moved from site #176) on Thursday night parked there camper sideways in the site. They were there most os the week (Site #176). We could not sit out at our fire due to being able to witness ALL their drama and profanity! It was probably one of the worst camping experiences we have had. They kept their boat in the water all week. And even had it out pulling skiers until it was way too dark to be out in a boat with skiers. We LOVE Sugarbottom and the sites by the water. It seems to be lately that more and more disrespectful people are staying there. I know you don't have a choice as to who stays there or not. It just wasn't our turn to have a relaxing stay.
@ChrisR8980926 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025
Sugar Bottom is a very nice campground. We enjoyed our stay.
@MichaelaM35812 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #45
We love camping here! Super nice facilities, quiet, and the amenities are wonderful.
@CarlaH7463047 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #113
This is always are favorite place to camp. The sites are kept clean and are well maintained.
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #205
Nice clean park, Nice People, Nice host,
@KoreyM2696638D · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #47
This campground is one of my favorite spots. It has access to a nice fish cleaning station and updated restrooms.
@HeidiSACC3256E · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #307
a fantastic camp ground. Loved the many hiking trails and the Frisby disk course. Was hard to find trash cans and not clear on where to put it. very clean bathrooms and large shaded camping spots.
@markc1361143 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #107
Great spot. Tons of sites. Quiet overall
@RobertaG424002 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #21
Loved the campground and the beach
@LaurenM8658949 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #11
Sugarbottom may be one of the best campgrounds I've stayed at! The bathrooms were exceptionally clean and it was nice having a variety of options from a pit toilet to individual rooms with showers. Unlike a lot of other campgrounds I've stayed out, it didn't feel overly crowded, even though there were a decent number of people. Spots are spread out well and are in small clusters as opposed to long rows, making it feel more private. The views were lovely, the campsite host friendly, and everyone we met was incredibly kind and thoughtful of those around them. We look forward to staying again!
@RogerL6012204 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #35
The park's staff is always friendly, courteous, and helpful. The campground is always well kept. Shower facilities and grounds.Every year we stay at Sugar Bottom.
@SheldonSD079F2 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #27
The people at Sugar Bottom were great. Our disappointment was in the campsite 27 we had for the week. It was very small for our 25 camper and was not wide enough for both the camper and a picnic table with out the table sitting at an angle which was very uncomfortable for people trying to sit at it. From the bottom step of our camper there was only about 2 feet before the site started dropping off sharply.
@NancyH8034224 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #309
All facilities, restrooms/showers exceptionally clean and cared for. Park sites are well maintained. Busy on weekends but family orientated, rules such as quiet hours, noise levels, pets are cared for, etc.... are followed All the COE parks around Coralville Lake are lovely and we have never been disappointed in any of them.
@ThomasC6214588 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #53
nice camp spot
@CorlissBD9E2EB · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #14
Had a wonderful time, campground is always clean and neat. Great experience
@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #58
Loved it such a nice couple of days.i caught a four pound catfish
@LuiseC2F18BC48 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #306
We were in FHU loop which was great. Roadway was a little tight there. Campers NOT staying in that loop were a problem driving thru a lot of the time as well as some towing boats. Site pad was nice, nearly level. Town of Noeth Liberty is closest for shopping and services and very nice. CG is close to the Historic Amana Colonies which is a definite must visit. The long winding road to campground has major steep grades and hairpin turns and is 1.5 miles long. We did not relish that every time. The campgeound really fills up with family groups of campers especially on weekends. Bath house by our loop was very decent with peivate 3 pc bath, shower and lockable door for complete privacy and security which is great. Camphosts in our loop were very nice. Our site (12) had the least amount of shade, I think the photo online was of site 10?
@PatH3282376 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #52
We were happy with the site we had. The only thing we did not like was it was very on even. It needs to be leveled up some.
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