Sandy Beach Camp
Coralville Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: SOLON , IA, IA
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (149 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreations, fish and wildlife management, and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportinities, including boating,, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities, picnicking, and hunting.The Devonian
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sandy-beach-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake with 56 sites offering water views and access to boating, fishing, and hiking. Google reviewers praise it as a quiet, small campground with waterfront sites, though the beach itself is modest.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, coyotes, American Mink, red foxes, Black-capped Chickadees, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Green Herons, Eastern Milksnakes, Spiny Softshell turtles, and Western Foxsnakes documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sandy Beach Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Request waterfront sites like site 9 for lake views Boat ramp gets busy on weekends; arrive early if launching
Skip Sandy Beach Camp if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want a sandy swimming beach—reviewers note the beach is not suitable for swimming. You plan to launch large boats—ramp has rocks and debris; better for fishing boats.
Best time to visit Sandy Beach Camp: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sugar Bottom Day Use Area (Iowa City, IA), Sugar Bottom Campground (SOLON, IA), West Overlook Day Use Area (Iowa City, IA), Linder Point Campground (Iowa City, IA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sandy Beach Camp
Cell signal at Sandy Beach Camp (SOLON , IA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Sandy Beach Cammpground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreations, fish and wildlife management, and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportinities, including boating,, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities, picnicking, and hunting.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request waterfront sites like site 9 for lake views
Boat ramp gets busy on weekends; arrive early if launching
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 380 (Shueyville, Iowa) take Exit 10 towards Shueyville. Travel east on 120th St. NW for 1.2 miles. At the stop sign, turn right onto NE Curtis Bridge Rd. Travel south on NE Curtis Bridge Rd for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Sandy Beach Rd. NE and travel east for 1.9 miles. The entrance to Sandy Beach Campground will be located on the right side of the road. From Highway 1 (Solon, Iowa) turn onto Hwy 382 NE/E Main St at the stop light. Travel on Hwy 382 NE for 2.6 miles. At the traffi
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coralville Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coralville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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