US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Appanoose County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Rathbun Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 104 |
| Site types | 94 standard, electric, 9 standard, no electric, 1 group picnic area |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 94 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 58 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (641) 724-3062 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Bridgeview (rathbun Lake) Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Bridgeview (rathbun Lake) Campground is in Appanoose County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.