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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — CENTERVILLE · Iowa · Rathbun Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Rathbun Lake |
| Location | CENTERVILLE · Iowa · Rathbun Lake · 40.87861, -93.02667 · Map |
| Sites | 104 public sites counted from the federal listing — 94 standard electric; 9 standard nonelectric; 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 94 of 104 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 104 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 104 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 104 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 89 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 103 sites · 30 ft: 103 sites · 35 ft: 103 sites · 40 ft: 101 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 104 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | FOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3062. DURING CLOSED SEASON PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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 the listing
From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.
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Trip Card — Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
CENTERVILLE · Iowa · Rathbun Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | CENTERVILLE · Iowa · Rathbun Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 94 |
| Max RV | Up to 89 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 104 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233435 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.