Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

104Sites

159 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 104

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
BBIC	F01	standard electric	78 ft	50
BBIC	F02	standard electric	159 ft	50
BBIC	F03	standard electric	136 ft	50
BBIC	F04	standard electric	90 ft	50
BBIC	F05	standard electric	79 ft	50
BBIC	F06	standard electric	70 ft	50
BBIC	F07	standard electric	68 ft	50
BBIC	F08	standard electric	80 ft	50
BBIC	F09	standard electric	81 ft	50
BBIC	F10	standard electric	78 ft	50
BBIC	F11	standard electric	78 ft	50
BBIC	F12	standard electric	80 ft	50
BBIC	F13	standard electric	76 ft	50
BBIC	F14	standard electric	56 ft	50
BBIC	F15	standard electric	82 ft	50
BBIC	F16	standard electric	65 ft	50
BCIR	A01	standard electric	50 ft	50
BCIR	A02	standard electric	46 ft	50
BCIR	A03	standard electric	74 ft	50
BCIR	A04	standard electric	50 ft	50
BCIR	A05	standard electric	62 ft	50
BCIR	A06	standard electric	58 ft	50
BCIR	A07	standard electric	50 ft	50
BCIR	A08	standard electric	62 ft	50
BCIR	A09	standard electric	56 ft	50
BCIR	A10	standard electric	56 ft	50
BCIR	A11	standard electric	64 ft	50
BCIR	A12	standard electric	50 ft	50
BCIR	A13	standard electric	59 ft	50
BCIR	A14	standard electric	55 ft	50
BCIR	A15	standard electric	53 ft	50
BCIR	A16	standard electric	67 ft	50
BCIR	A17	standard electric	65 ft	50
BCIR	A18	standard electric	53 ft	50
BCIR	A19	standard electric	56 ft	50
BCIR	A20	standard electric	68 ft	50
BCIR	A21	standard electric	65 ft	50
BCIR	A22	standard electric	48 ft	50
BCIR	B01	standard electric	57 ft	30
BCIR	B02/03	standard electric	52 ft	30
BCIR	B04	standard electric	48 ft	30
BCIR	B05	standard electric	55 ft	30
BCIR	B06	standard electric	60 ft	30
BCIR	B07	standard electric	52 ft	30
BCIR	B08	standard electric	54 ft	30
BCIR	B09	standard electric	54 ft	30
BCIR	B10	standard electric	52 ft	30
BCIR	B11	standard electric	60 ft	30
BCIR	B12	standard electric	58 ft	30
BCIR	B13	standard electric	56 ft	30
BCIR	B14	standard electric	59 ft	30
BCIR	B15	standard electric	59 ft	30
BCIR	B16	standard electric	57 ft	30
BCIR	B17	standard electric	57 ft	30
BCIR	B18	standard electric	52 ft	30
BCIR	B19	standard electric	51 ft	30
BCIR	B21	standard electric	50 ft	30
BCIR	B22	standard electric	49 ft	30
BCIR	B23	standard electric	47 ft	30
BCIR	B24	standard electric	50 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 104 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in IA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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