US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Appanoose County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Rathbun Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 42 |
| Site types | 42 standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 42 sites |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (641) 724-3206 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Buck Creek (rathbun Lake) Campground before you go.
Buck Creek Campground is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities at this lakefront campground. 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. Although power boating is also popular, the prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa. Facilities This campground offers 42 sites with electric hookups.
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.
Buck Creek (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.