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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

Rathbun Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CENTERVILLE, IA, IA

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$44 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (125 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bridgeview-rathbun-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Bridgeview Park sits on beautiful 11,000-acre Rathbun Lake offering diverse fishing opportunities for crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass. The waterfront location supports multiple water activities including boating, swimming, kayaking and canoeing.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Eastern Cottontail, Wild Turkey, Marsh Wren, American White Pelican, and White-crowned Sparrow documented in the area.

Insider tips for Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake): Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV setup Directions from Moravia: travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs

Skip Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) if: You need water/sewer hookups - only electric hookups on select sites. You expect all sites to have hookups - most sites have none. You're booking last-minute during peak season.

Best time to visit Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Island View (Rathbun Lake) (Mystic Iowa, IA), Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) (CENTERVILLE, IA), Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) (CENTERVILLE, IA), Whitebreast Camp (Knoxville, IA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

Cell signal at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) (CENTERVILLE, IA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

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CENTERVILLE, IA, IA★ 4.3 (125 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV58 ft
Hookups94 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water/sewer hookups - only electric hookups on select sites✕ You expect all sites to have hookups - most sites have none✕ You're booking last-minute during peak season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand

Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV setup

Directions from Moravia: travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Eastern Cottontail, Wild Turkey, Marsh Wren, American White Pelican, and White-crowned Sparrow documented in the area.

Location

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FOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3062. DURING CLOSED SEASON PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464· Rathbun Lake
Getting there →

From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rathbun Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Rathbun Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) cost per night?+
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) costs $15–$44 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) open?+
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)?+
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) can accommodate RVs up to 159 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)?+
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) open, and what are check-in times?+
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$15 /night★ 4.3 (125)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) cost per night?+
What season is Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) open?+
Does Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Mystic Iowa, IA

From $22/night

Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)

CENTERVILLE, IA

From $25/night

Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)

CENTERVILLE, IA

From $22/night

Whitebreast Camp

Knoxville, IA

From $20/night

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