Iowa · published-coordinate region
Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
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US Army Corps of Engineers42Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
42Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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 as Iowa's Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.Facilities
This campground offers 42 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground. A marina and bait shop are located nearby.Natural Features
Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees.
Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464.
Nearby Attractions
The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is located near the main dam, and offers self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year.
Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is nearby. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres of an abandoned rock quarry.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 42 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
42
Vehicle limit
42
Vehicle length
42
Driveway entry
42
Shade
42
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
42
Operator directions
From Centerville, IA, travel 5 miles north on HWY 5 to HWY J-29, then 4 miles northwest to HWY J5T. Travel 2 miles north and follow signs to campground.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
42 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 42 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site A01 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A02 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A03 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A04 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 69 ft Tent: 69 ft Trailer: 69 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A05 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A06 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A07 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A08 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A09 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A10 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A11 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 62 ft Tent: 62 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A12 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A13 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 62 ft Tent: 62 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A14 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A15 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A16 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A17 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A18 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 54 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A19 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A20 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site A21 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A22 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A23 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site A24 LOOP A Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B01 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: 66 ft Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B02 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B03 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 128 ft Tent: 128 ft Trailer: 128 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B04 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 102 ft Tent: 102 ft Trailer: 102 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B05 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 77 ft Tent: 77 ft Trailer: 77 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B06 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site B07 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site B08 LOOP B Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: 66 ft Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F01 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F02 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F03 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 71 ft Tent: 71 ft Trailer: 71 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F04 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 123 ft Tent: 123 ft Trailer: 123 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F05 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F06 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F07 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F08 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 76 ft Tent: 76 ft Trailer: 76 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F09 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: 66 ft Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site F10 LOOP F Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: 64 ft Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
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