Rathbun Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa.

Over 700 campsites are available at this 11,000-acre lake in the rolling hills of southern Iowa. Excellent camping, fishing, hunting, boating, state fish hatchery, and Honey Creek Resort, are major attractions.

Camping and Day Use

  • Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
  • Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
  • Island View (Rathbun Lake)
  • Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Swimming Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter Sports

Directions

From Des Moines, 85 miles southeast on IA 5.

Additional Information

  • Rathbun Lake Website
  • Rathbun Lake Photo Album
  • South Fork Marina
  • Rathbun Marina

Photo Gallery

  • boat moving across the lakeboat on a lake

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