Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake)

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

56Sites

111 ftMax rig

The place

Prairie Ridge Park is located 6 miles, SW of the Jct of Iowa Highway 5 and J18 at Moravia. Awesome Sunsets- No Extra Charge! Rathbun's off-the-beaten path park offers unique opportunities for lover's of the outdoors. Nestled between Buck Creek and Honey Creek, the high ridge offers wonderful vistas of the lake while surrounded by Iowa's Natural and enhanced prairie life community, with woodland draws and timbered hillsides. Recreation Prairie Ridge Boat Ramp is protected on three sides and has been long popular with both motorized craft and a launching area for wind surfers and catamarans. Keep reading

A courtesy dock with fish cleaning station aid families on and off the water. Facilities Fifty-four family friendly, Large, campsites are available in two seperate camp areas. Two shower houses, drinking water and RV dump stations is available. A modern playground offers activities for our younger visitors. Natural Features Rathbun's most extensive trail, eight miles in length, takes hikers and bikers into Iowa's wild, and links to Iowa's Premier destination park at Honey Creek Resort. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464. Nearby Attractions The park is within a few minutes of lake conveniences, bait, dining, and fuel. Rathbun's fish hatchery is open to the public on weekdays. Groups are encouraged to make appointments. 14 minutes west, on Hwy S70, one of Southern Iowa's best off-roading opportunities is at the 125 Acre Rathbun OHV Park. There's even a tot lot beginner's area. Search Rathbun OHV Park on-line for actual dates of operation and applicable rules.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 56

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
PPL.	B01	standard electric	43 ft	50
PPL.	B02	standard electric	37 ft	50
PPL.	B03	standard electric	43 ft	50
PPL.	B04	standard electric	47 ft	50
PPL.	B05	standard electric	87 ft	50
PPL.	B06	standard electric	45 ft	50
PPL.	B07	standard electric	43 ft	50
PPL.	B08	standard electric	90 ft	50
PPL.	B09	standard electric	69 ft	50
PPL.	B10	standard electric	50 ft	50
PPL.	B11	standard electric	45 ft	50
PPL.	B12	standard electric	42 ft	50
PPL.	B13	standard electric	75 ft	50
PPL.	B14	standard electric	63 ft	50
PPL.	B15	standard electric	75 ft	50
PPL.	B16	standard electric	88 ft	50
PPL.	B17	standard electric	56 ft	50
PPL.	B18	standard electric	57 ft	50
PPL.	B19	standard electric	65 ft	50
PPL.	B20	standard electric	110 ft	50
PRID	PR Group Camp	group standard nonelectric	—	—
PRIP	A01	standard electric	51 ft	50
PRIP	A02	standard electric	55 ft	50
PRIP	A03	standard electric	52 ft	50
PRIP	A04	standard electric	74 ft	50
PRIP	A05	standard electric	70 ft	50
PRIP	A06	standard electric	64 ft	50
PRIP	A07	standard electric	64 ft	50
PRIP	A08	standard electric	52 ft	50
PRIP	A09	standard electric	53 ft	50
PRIP	A10	standard electric	71 ft	50
PRIP	A11	standard electric	42 ft	50
PRIP	A12	standard electric	44 ft	50
PRIP	A13	standard electric	51 ft	50
PRIP	A14	standard electric	111 ft	50
PRIP	A15	standard electric	49 ft	50
PRIP	A16	standard electric	59 ft	50
PRIP	A17	standard electric	64 ft	50
PRIP	A18	standard electric	59 ft	50
PRIP	A19	standard electric	80 ft	50
PRIP	A20	standard electric	62 ft	50
PRIP	A21	standard electric	68 ft	50
PRIP	A22	standard electric	54 ft	50
PRIP	A23	standard electric	67 ft	50
PRIP	A24	standard electric	73 ft	50
PRIP	A25	standard electric	46 ft	50
PRIP	A26	standard electric	68 ft	50
PRSH	PRS1	group picnic area	—	—
PUMP	B21	standard electric	48 ft	50
PUMP	B22	standard electric	48 ft	50
PUMP	B23	standard electric	45 ft	50
PUMP	B24	standard electric	65 ft	50
PUMP	B25	standard electric	67 ft	50
PUMP	B26	standard electric	61 ft	50
PUMP	B27	standard electric	79 ft	50
PUMP	B28	standard electric	82 ft	50

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in IA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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