Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · CENTERVILLE, IA · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 136 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites104
Sites Accepting RVs103
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites103
Max RV Length136 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites94
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites97
SurfaceGravel

Location

40.8786111, -93.0266667 · 20112 HWY J-5T , CENTERVILLE , IA 52544-8308

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Description

Overview

Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfront recreation area.

Recreation

The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common.

Whether power boating or sailing, Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, has something to offer everyone. In particular, the water's prevailing winds make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.

Facilities

This large campground offers 106 family sites, 95 of which have electric hookups. A day-use group picnic shelter for up to 24 people is also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and horseshoe pits.

Natural Features

Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees.

Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464.

Nearby Attractions

Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just three miles from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres of an abandoned rock quarry.

The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is located near the main dam, and offers self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year.

Directions

From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING ICE CLIMBING INFORMATION SITE KAYAKING PICNICKING SAILING SWIMMING WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

PhoneFOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3062. DURING CLOSED SEASON PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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