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
Kevin D
VerifiedJune 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B24, Loop: PUMP
Early June, mid-week stay for two nights: nearly deserted (only two other campers), so it was a tranquil experience. Well kept lawns, restrooms/showers were above average. Good separation on sites, our site 24 was nice, on a point above the boat landing. Recommended if you find yourself in the area.
Eric S
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: PRIP
Love staying in A loop but would love to have an updated bath house there. Traveling to B loop for a shower is not convenient.
Diana G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: PUMP
It was wonderful spending time in your park. The view was breathtaking. Attendents were very friendly and helpful. The sites were very clean. i thouroughly enjoyed my time spent.
Charlotte F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: PRIP
It was a great week of vacation for us. We had so much fun.
Francine V
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: PPL.
We had easy access to the lake at our site and the showers were great! Very relaxing!
Kayla S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: B21, Loop: PUMP
We highly recommend renting a pontoon from the marina and enjoying a day on the lake! Only con (and it’s not a big one at all) but there aren’t many shower houses considering the number of campsites.
James H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: PRIP
We had a great trip. The camp attendants are very nice and easy to work with. They do an excellent job. The blacktop in the campground itself leaves a lot to be desired. It needs leveled and redone. Lots of potholes. The gravel leading to the campground is also terrible. It is extremely rough and washboarded out. Can't travel much over 15 mph on it.
Gregory L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: PRIP
Roads need work
Teresa A
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: PPL.
Very quiet place to relax and enjoy the outdoors with family. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Quick to respond to any issues we had with electrical and swapping spots that fit our needs better.
JOHN B
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: PPL.
Our stay at Prairie Ridge was excellent as always. We have camped at this location for many years and love it. Accommodations are very good and the staff very pleasant to interact with. The fishing, swimming, sight-seeing at Lake Rathbun is second to none. Make sure you check out Perch Point in Prairie Ridge Campground. The views from Perch are some of the best on the lake!
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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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. |
