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COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek

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COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek is located near Centerville, Iowa, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Rathbun Lake for water activities and Honey Creek Resort for additional recreational opportunities.

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Location

COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek is located in Iowa

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Directions

From Centerville, IA, travel 5 miles north on HWY 5 to HWY J-29, then 4 miles northwest to HWY J5T. Travel 2 miles north and follow signs to campground.

Address

20112 HWY J5T
Centerville, IA 52544-8308

Coordinates

40.8627778 N
92.8677778 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2016

Buck Creek is a solid campground on the west side of Rathbun Lake

Buck Creek is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers and is one of several campgrounds on Lake Rathbun. There are a lot of campsites with plenty of views of the lake. The campground is clean but needs to be updated.

If you have an RV, or camper, or you prefer to sleep in a tent, there are plenty of sites that would accommodate you. This is a nice campground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

Camping at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek can cost between $22.00 and $25.00 depending on the site.

Does COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek has 50 amp electric hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek allows vehicles up to 96 feet.

Are fires allowed at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek?

There are 42 campsites at COE Rathbun Lake Buck Creek and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts