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The historic and vibrant city of Iowa City is situated close to Cedar Rapids and Davenport and to the east of Des Moines. Iowa City was established in the 1830s and was the capital of Iowa at the time. This was due to a promise by the governor to move the capital city to a more central part of the state.

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The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Iowa City, you won't be short of new places to discover. One of the best areas to visit is Coralville Lake. Intended to help stop flooding in Iowa City, Coralville Lake is also the ideal place to go if you enjoy water sports. Visitors are welcome to fish, with a purpose-built fishing pier jutting out into the lake; there are also ramps to launch boats and other activities including swimming. The lake is also perfect for fossil hunters as lots of fossilized coral was found in the nearby Devonian Gorge when the water receded, making this the ideal place to take kids with a passion for dinosaurs.

RV Parks

Thanks to the size of the city, there are quite a few camping options when you book a travel trailer rental in Iowa City. One of the closest spots is Coralville Lake - COE/ Tailwater West. There a few small campgrounds scattered around Coralville Lake, and this one includes 20 paved sites. Some of these campsites include full hookups, and others support electric-only hookups, with 30 and 50 amp service. Showers and restrooms can be found on site, and the proximity of Coralville Lake means you'll never be short on activities.

Exploring the City

Iowa City is a fairly major city in the local vicinity, meaning you won't have to go far to get everything you need when you stay here. This city is known for being great for businesses, so you should find a wide range of shops and restaurants within the city. Iowa City also has an intriguing history, and visitors are welcome to learn about this at the Old Capitol Building. Now a museum, this beautiful white colonial statehouse is full of incredible rooms filled with lavish architectural flair, including chandeliers and spiral staircases. The museum holds exhibitions too, including local artists, and is supported by the University of Iowa, meaning there is an emphasis on teaching others about the city's history.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Coralville Reservoir - Woodpecker Trail - Linder & Squire Points, IACoralville Dam Recreation Area, IA
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  • Lake Macbride Nature Recreation Area, IALake Macbride State Park, IA
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  • Red Bird Farm Wildlife Area, IAIowa City, IA

Recent RV rental reviews in Iowa City

Chelsi C.

October, 2024

Great to rent from!!
Hillary H.

October, 2024

We had the absolute best time this weekend the RV was perfect and so comfortable!! Jeremey was great and so easy to work with! We will definitely be renting again!

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