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Rathbun Lake - COE/Buck Creek

Rathbun Lake is a reservoir located in Appanoose and Davis counties in Iowa. It is formed by the damming of the Chariton River and is the largest lake in the state. The lake is located near the towns of Moravia and Mystic, and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is part of the Rathbun Lake Project. The lake is fed by several creeks, including Buck Creek, which flows into the lake near the town of Moravia. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Rathbun Lake)
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• ATV Riding
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Marina

- Facility

• Type (Public Corps)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (42)
• Max Length (60)
• Gravel Sites (42)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Electric (42)
• Max Amps (50)
• Pull-thrus (10)
• Back-ins (15 x 60)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Cindy Nutting

May 11, 2025

We stayed in camp site f1 and there tree limbs and debris all over our site. I had to pick up the debris before I was able to put our rug down, and my walker did not get around to well with the sticks I did not get picked up. There was no soap in the restroom.

Carrie s

July 13, 2024

It's pretty clean!! Nice location only real issue is it seems the host friends and family just basically live there making reservations hard as they take up a huge portion of the campground..

Marvin Ross

June 06, 2023

Clean and nice campground good friends and family camping. and if you like fishing even better.

Janet Rachel

September 05, 2018

This was a beautiful park! We had the most wonderful site by the lake and in the shade. The lots are very spacious. It was so peaceful and quiet. The price was very reasonable. With our Senior Pass it was $9. With this we had electric hookup. There is water and dump centrally located. There was water right beside our site. American Core of Engineers Rock!!

Larry Edge

June 19, 2018

Well at parks with beautiful views and close proximity to water the camp host Rick made it a real pleasure

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