at any time depending on compliance from visitors .
Iowa is now considered a “ quarantined ” state for the Emerald Ash Borer ( EAB ). EAB kills all ash tree species and is considered to be one of the most destructive tree pests in North America . Park visitors are cautioned not to transport firewood across county lines in Iowa or across state lines since the movement of firewood throughout Iowa or to other states poses the greatest threat to quickly spread EAB even further . Do your part to help prevent the spread of EAB and other woodland pests . Please consider buying firewood locally near the park you are visiting and burn it all during your stay .
2023 Rathbun Lake Campground Rates
Park |
Camping Fee |
50 Amp + |
Shower |
Campsites |
Fee |
Num . of |
Discount |
W / O |
W / Elec 30A / 50A |
Sewer & Water |
Total |
W / Elec . |
season |
Shelters |
passes accepted |
Bridgeview |
$ 15 |
$ 22 / 25 |
Yes |
100 |
93 |
5 / 1-9 / 30 |
1 |
Yes |
Buck Creek $ 22 / 25 Yes 42 42 5 / 8-9 / 30 1 Yes
Buck Creek Marina
Honey Creek State Park
Honey Creek Resort
$ 20 $ 25 Yes 30 22 5 / 1-9 / 30 0 No
$ 10 |
$ 16 |
$ 22 |
Yes |
149 |
97 |
Open yearround |
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20 RV sites
2 No
5 / 27-9 / 30 0 No
Island View $ 22 / 25 Yes 187 187 5 / 1-9 / 30 3 Yes Prairie Ridge $ 25 Yes 53 53 5 / 15-9 / 15 1 Yes
Rathbun Lake - Corps of Engineers Federal Group Camp Areas
Park / Facility Name
Island View Group Camp ( Limit 12 units )
Prairie Ridge Group Camp ( Limit 9 units )
Fee Sunday-Thursday
Fee Friday-Saturday
Campsites Total w / Elec
Picnic Shelter
$ 125.00 $ 200.00 12 12 Yes
$ 50.00 $ 100.00 9 0 Yes
Rathbun Lake - Corps of Engineers Reservable Shelters and Pavilions
Shelter |
Fee |
Water Available |
Electricity |
Playground |
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Available |
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Island View Dedication |
$ 50.00 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Site Pavilion |
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Island View IV5 |
$ 50.00 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
For reservations : recreation . gov or toll free at 877-444-6777 . Rathbun Lake Facebook : facebook . com / usacerathbunlake Rathbun Lake Website : nwk . usace . army . mil / Locations / DistrictLakes / RathbunLake . aspx Rathbun Information Center : 641-647-2464 Rates and dates subject to change without notice .
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