Devonian Fossil Gorge

Historic floods during the summer of 1993 surged over the emergency spillway and eroded a 15-foot deep channel, exposing the underlying bedrock. Visitors can walk over acres of Devonian Age sea floor and get a first-hand look at fossils normally hidden from view. Gorge open dawn-dusk daily.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
Visitors Center: 8-4 weekdays, 10-5 weekends, Memorial Day-Labor Day; 8-4 weekdays during winter.
Address
Coralville Lake
Phone
319-338-3543
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.coralvillelake.org
Map
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