About Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 54
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (186)
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Ridge at Rathbun Lake is praised for its great fishing, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly environment, making it ideal for reunions. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and beautiful lake views, although some express concerns about the rough access roads and inadequate shower facilities. Overall, visitors enjoy the campground's tranquility and plan to return despite some minor drawbacks.
What Guests Are Saying
Prairie Ridge at Rathbun Lake is praised for its great fishing, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly environment, making it ideal for reunions. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and beautiful lake views, although some express concerns about the rough access roads and inadequate shower facilities. Overall, visitors enjoy the campground's tranquility and plan to return despite some minor drawbacks.
Review Summary
james y
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: PUMP
Good fishing, jux deep and windy.
james y
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: PUMP
Good fishing, jux deep and windy.
james y
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: PUMP
Good fishing, jux deep and windy.
Angel S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: PRIP
Great area for family reunions. Not much traffic so it’s easy to let the kids run and have fun. Would LOVE to see a play area for kids in there.
Angel S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: PRIP
Great area for family reunions. Not much traffic so it’s easy to let the kids run and have fun. Would LOVE to see a play area for kids in there.
Angel S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: PRIP
Great area for family reunions. Not much traffic so it’s easy to let the kids run and have fun. Would LOVE to see a play area for kids in there.
Lao Y
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: PPL.
Stayed here while on a fishing trip. Great for RV but ground not very flat for tent camping. It was hot and had lots of flies. However, love that they provide hot showers and an area to hose down your RV/Boats.
The staff came to check us in and were very friendly! I would recommend staying here!
Lao Y
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: PPL.
Stayed here while on a fishing trip. Great for RV but ground not very flat for tent camping. It was hot and had lots of flies. However, love that they provide hot showers and an area to hose down your RV/Boats.
The staff came to check us in and were very friendly! I would recommend staying here!
Lao Y
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: PPL.
Stayed here while on a fishing trip. Great for RV but ground not very flat for tent camping. It was hot and had lots of flies. However, love that they provide hot showers and an area to hose down your RV/Boats.
The staff came to check us in and were very friendly! I would recommend staying here!
Kenton S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: PRIP
A-12 is right by the lake. Nice view of the boats coming in and out of the cove. The camp Host Name is John and I must say he goes above and beyond to keep the park clean and nice. He was out picking up others trash and raking the camp sites in order to get everything ready for the next visitor. Thank You John for your service !!!
Location Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Address:
20112 Hwy J5 T
Centerville, IA, 52544-8308
United States
From Moravia, IA, travel 4 miles west on Highway J18, then south 2.5 miles on 200th Avenue (gravel). Follow signs into campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8769 / -92.8872
Elevation: 286 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact the park within 24 hours if you are going to be late to avoid cancellation.
- Register for campsites during booth hours.
Site capacity
- Campers can stay a maximum of 14 nights in the same loop within 30 nights, after which they must move to a different loop.
General
- For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood from local suppliers.
- If you bring your own firewood, do not leave any behind.
- Do not move firewood to protect against pests; buy locally and burn on-site.
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
