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20112 Hwy J5T
Centerville, IA 52544
641-647-2464
| Rathbun Lake is located in south central Iowa, 75 miles south east of Des Moines. The lake was dedicated July 31, 1971 with President Richard Nixon being the keynote speaker. The construction of Rathbun Dam and Reservoir was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1954. Construction of the dam and embankment began in September 1964. Operation as a multi-purpose unit began November 1969 and the top of multi-purpose pool (904 msl) was reached on October 10, 1970. |
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| Rathbun Lake’s 8 parks, 2 marinas, 11,000 acres of water and 21,000 acres provide space for outdoor recreation activities. Camping, sightseeing, fishing, boating, picnicking and hunting are favorite activities.Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake. The lake’s fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, fisherman, and hunters ample opportunities for their sports. |
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| Eight parks have been developed for public recreation. Six are managed by the Corps of Engineers, and one state park is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Recreation facilities include boat ramps, courtesy docks, campgrounds, picnic areas and playgrounds. Two marina concession areas provide a full line of marina services. |
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| Seven campgrounds are conveniently located around Rathbun Lake. The Corps manages five of these campgrounds Buck Creek, Prairie Ridge, Bridge View, Island View, and Rolling Cove Parks. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages Honey Creek campground. |
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Information provided by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers website
Link to Google Maps here
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