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.
