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About Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 42
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Marina
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Reviews (71)
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek Campground offers a peaceful environment with spacious sites and beautiful lake views, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some facilities, like the showers, could use updates and certain sites may be uneven, the campground is well-maintained and generally clean. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, friendly hosts, and the opportunity for enjoyable fishing experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek Campground offers a peaceful environment with spacious sites and beautiful lake views, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some facilities, like the showers, could use updates and certain sites may be uneven, the campground is well-maintained and generally clean. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, friendly hosts, and the opportunity for enjoyable fishing experiences.
Review Summary
TIM B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: LOOP B
The camp spot (B3) was almost impossible to level our 5th wheel. Because the spot was washed out and not maintained And the tree branches need trimmed back so they don’t rub the roof of camper. I talked to a person at the corps office she didn’t have a good answer other then trees do have branches
Randy G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: F05, Loop: LOOP F
We camp about 7 time each summer. This year two weekends we did not get our camp site mowed at all. The grass was very long with long weeds. We enjoy camping at buck creek other than those two visits.
Thanks for your efforts to improve our camping experience.
Deb B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: LOOP A
Beautiful setting! Bugs were under control better than at our home. Rathbun lake is MUCH cleaner than Red Rock.
Dave D
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: LOOP F
Very nice campground with plenty of space between campsites. Bathrooms could use some sprucing up. Especially the showers.
Aimee G
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: LOOP A
Great spot!
Ward S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: LOOP B
Weather was cool temps that week. Didn’t have to run ac. Slept good. We caught our limits of walleye. Lots of catfish we didn’t keep. Plenty of action.
Noelle B
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: F06, Loop: LOOP F
We love Buck Creek and this spot is great!
Don B
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: LOOP B
Nice level pull through site, it made set up a breeze. Wonderful view of lake and boaters passing by. Shower house was clean and plenty of hot water. Enjoyed our stay.
Willis H
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: LOOP F
Willis H
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: LOOP F
Location Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
Address:
20112 Hwy J5 T
Centerville, IA, 52544-8308
United States
From Centerville, IA, travel 5 miles north on HWY 5 to HWY J-29, then 4 miles northwest to HWY J5T. Travel 2 miles north and follow signs to campground.
Buck Creek is accessible via HWY 5 and HWY J-29, located approximately 5 miles south and 4 miles southeast respectively from the campground.
Elevation: 288 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Centerville (about 18 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 14 Day Policy on Rathbun Lake: Campers are only allowed to camp at the same camping loop a maximum of 14 nights within a 30 night period. After the 14th night, they will be required to move (physically move the camping unit) to a different camping loop, which can be in the same campground.
- ALL campsites are 100% Reservable. Campsite ust be paid for prior to setting up a camping unit.
- Swimming beach is located within the park, but not in the campground loops
- For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/
- Purchase firewood from a local source.
- If you must bring your own firewood, don't leave any firewood behind at your campsite.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
