BUCK CREEK (RATHBUN LAKE)
| Address | 20112 HWY J5T, CENTERVILLE, IA, 52544-8308 |
|---|---|
| State | IA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | FOR CAMPGROUND INQUIRIES DURING MAY- SEPTEMBER PLEASE CALL 641-724-3206. DURING CLOSED SEASON OCTOBER -APRIL PLEASE CALL 641-647-2464 |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
Shade
Fire Pit: Y
Checkout Time: 4:00 PM
Max Num of People: 8
Picnic Table: Y
Electricity Hookup: 30–50
Min Num of People: 1
Checkin Time: 4:00 PM
Site Length: 38 ft, 40 ft, 43 ft, 44 ft, 45 ft, 49 ft, 50 ft, 51 ft, 52 ft, 55 ft, 57 ft, 58 ft, 59 ft, 60 ft, 62 ft, 63 ft, 64 ft, 65 ft, 68 ft, 69 ft, 71 ft, 72 ft, 75 ft, 76 ft, 77 ft, 78 ft, 94 ft, 96 ft
Max Vehicle Length: 38 ft, 40 ft, 43 ft, 44 ft, 45 ft, 49 ft, 50 ft, 51 ft, 52 ft, 55 ft, 57 ft, 58 ft, 59 ft, 60 ft, 62 ft, 63 ft, 64 ft, 65 ft, 68 ft, 69 ft, 71 ft, 72 ft, 75 ft, 76 ft, 77 ft, 78 ft, 94 ft, 96 ft
Max Num of Vehicles: 1
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
Site Width: 17 ft, 20 ft, 21 ft, 22 ft, 23 ft, 24 ft, 25 ft, 26 ft, 27 ft, 28 ft, 29, 29 ft, 30 ft, 32 ft, 33 ft, 34 ft, 35 ft, 37 ft, 38 ft, 41 ft, 42 ft, 47 ft, 49 ft
BBQ: Y
Reservable Sites: 42 of 42
Overview
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
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:33 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)