About Prairie Ridge (rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 54
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (63)
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.
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!
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 !!!
DEANA D
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: PRIP
New speed bumps pulled my daughters slide out off the ceiling rails.. shower water was to hot to shower in no cold water!! Over all won’t be coming back!
Dustin S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: PRIP
Favorite place to camp
Stacy B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: PRIP
It is a wonderful place!!
Melissa G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: PPL.
Shower house only had scalding hot water
Chantry D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: PUMP
Wonderful place to camp and the host was amazing we are going back we loved it there!!!!
Steve B
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: PRIP
We love Prairie Ridge…it’s a nice, peaceful, relaxing little campground! The major drawback is that there is no way in or out without traveling on a few miles of gravel roads that are not smooth, whatsoever! Wish the county/Corp could come up with a plan to improve this!
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
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| 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. |
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If late, you must contact this park within 24 hours after your original check-in time or you will be considered a 'no show' resulting in the cancelation of your reservation. |
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Please register for campsites during booth hours, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3 p.m.-8 p.m. |
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For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/ |
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Purchase firewood from a local source. |
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If you must bring your own firewood, don't leave any firewood behind at your campsite. |
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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. |
