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Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Coralville Lake, Iowa

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As of October 2026, Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a campground in Iowa with 1 campsite. Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is located at 41.7657° N, 91.5565° W.

people allowed on each site: 50

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available
Reservations close: 2 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Sugar Bottom Day Use Area, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Group 1
Accessible 1
Hookups 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife.

All sites at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups	Access
39	Group	50	Electric	Accessible

About Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Overview

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake. 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 Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and a barrier-free asphalt 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.

Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially wooden and open holes.

Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.

Facilities

The day-use location offers a large group picnic area with drinking water and electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, playground, beach, disc golf course and mountain bike trail.

Natural Features

Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. Sugar Bottom Day Use lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.

Rules and notices at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sugar Bottom Day Use Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Playground and restrooms near the shelters are open to the public.

The shelters and surrounding area must be cleaned and vacated by sunset..

No parking on the grass, roads, or shoulders.

Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained.

A Special Event permit is required to allow extra-large tents, chairs, inflatable toys, amplified music, ect., near the shelter(s).

A Special Event Permit is be required for larger groups or special events at the shelter(s).

A Special Event permit must be obtained at least two weeks prior to your arrival date. Please contact the Coralville Lake Project Office at (319) 338-3543 x.6300

All of the following items are prohibited: loaded firearms, explosives, ammunition, bow or other projectile-firing devices, fireworks, and chinese lanterns.

Do not attach anything to trees.

No UTVs or golf carts allowed.

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Sugar Bottom Day Use Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area?

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area?

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How many campsites does Sugar Bottom Day Use Area have?

Sugar Bottom Day Use Area has 1 campsites.

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