US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Appanoose County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Rathbun Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 56 |
| Site types | 54 standard, electric, 1 group standard, no electric, 1 group picnic area |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 54 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 75 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (641) 724-3103 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Prairie Ridge (rathbun Lake) Campground before you go.
Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek and Honey Creek, the high ridge offers wonderful vistas of the lake while surrounded by Iowa's Natural and enhanced prairie life community, with woodland draws and timbered hillsides. Recreation Prairie Ridge Boat Ramp is protected on three sides and has been long popular with both motorized craft and a launching area for wind surfers and catamarans.
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.
Prairie Ridge (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.