Tailwater West Access
Tailwater West Access
Tailwater West Access provides a boat ramp and day-use area located on the Iowa River below Coralville Lake Dam in Johnson County, with amenities including ADA-accessible fishing piers, a playground, and hiking trails.
The site features a modern restroom with shower facilities and a fish cleaning station, making it convenient for anglers and paddlers accessing the tailwaters section of the Iowa River.
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