Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 40.87694, -92.88722
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Sailing, Swimming, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- FOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY-SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3103. DURING CLOSED SEASON OCTOBER-APRIL PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)
Overview 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. A courtesy dock with fish cleaning station aid families on and off the water. Facilities Fifty-four family friendly, Large, campsites are available in two seperate camp areas. Two shower houses, drinking water and RV dump stations is available. A modern playground offers activities for our younger visitors. Natural Features Rathbun's most extensive trail, eight miles in length, takes hikers and bikers into Iowa's wild, and links to Iowa's Premier destination park at Honey Creek Resort. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464. Nearby Attractions The park is within a few minutes of lake conveniences, bait, dining, and fuel. Rathbun's fish hatchery is open to the public on weekdays. Groups are encouraged to make appointments. 14 minutes west, on Hwy S70, one of Southern Iowa's best off-roadi
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Honey Creek State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Island View (Rathbun Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Electric |
| Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Lake Wapello State Park Campground | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| Red Haw State Park Campground | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.