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BRIDGEVIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)

Moravia, Iowa · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About

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 location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464.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.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.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.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.

Directions

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

Location

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Details

State
Iowa
City / area
Moravia
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Rathbun Lake
Campsites
104
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$15–$50 / night
Rating
4.29 / 5 (157 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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