Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
Rathbun Lake
Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfront recreation area.
This large campground offers 106 family sites, 95 of which have electric hookups. A day-use group picnic shelter for up to 24 people is also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and horseshoe pits.
Need to Know
- 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.
- Please register for campsites during booth hours, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
- 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.
- For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/
- Purchase firewood from a local source.
- If you must bring your own firewood, don't leave any firewood behind at your campsite.
- 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.
Natural Features
Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees.
Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just three miles from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres of an abandoned rock quarry.
The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is located near the main dam, and offers self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year.
Recreation
The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common.
Whether power boating or sailing, Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, has something to offer everyone. In particular, the water's prevailing winds make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.
Contact Information
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20112 HWY J-5T CENTERVILLE IA 52544-8308
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: FOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3062. DURING CLOSED SEASON PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site B23, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B16, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B17, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F07, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site M16, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q07/08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A18, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A01, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A17, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A16, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B22, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M19, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B24, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A21, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H07, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A22, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M07, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M15, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F15, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F05, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site M12, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q10, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site M02, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F04, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B14, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M01, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M10, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B09, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A20, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A15, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q01/02, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R01, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site BVS, Loop BVSH, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site B05, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B11, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H11, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H10, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M09, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A14, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M18, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H05, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M14, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F08, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site B07, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F10, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site H04, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B10, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B12, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B18, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B02/03, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q09, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F02, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B15, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B19, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M13, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F06, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F11, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F13, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site B08, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B21, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M17, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site B01, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site A13, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F14, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H09, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F03, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F01, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site B13, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site R02, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site M11, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site H01, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
- Site F12, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F09, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F16, Loop BBIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site Q05, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site H02, Loop BCIR, Type Standard Electric
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