Established Camping
Bridgeview Campground
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Nice quiet campground, good area fishing
Had a nice Mother's Day weekend here. Host was extremely helpful and friendly.
Don't miss Bridgeview Park at Rathbun Lake
Rathbun Lake has a lot of camping options. What I like about Bridgeview is the number of campsites with lake views. The bridge isn't much to see so don't be fooled by the name.
The campground is clean with modern amenities. There is plenty of sites for tents and RV's. This is a great place to relax at Rathbun Lake.
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Location
Bridgeview Campground is located in Iowa
Directions
From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.
Address
20112 HWY J-5T
Centerville, IA 52544-8308
Coordinates
40.8786111 N
93.0266667 W