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 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
Gregory L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: PRIP
Roads need work
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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
