Bridgeview
Bridgeview Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 13 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities at this waterfront recreation area.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 94 |
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 89 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
104 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | BBIC | Electric | Back-in | 73 | Gravel | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| F02 | BBIC | Electric | Pull-through | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F03 | BBIC | Electric | Pull-through | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F04 | BBIC | Electric | Back-in | 76 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F05 | BBIC | Electric | Pull-through | 85 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F06 | BBIC | Electric | Back-in | 68 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F07 | BBIC | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F08 | BBIC | Electric | Pull-through | 85 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F09 | BBIC | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| F10 | BBIC | Electric | Pull-through | 89 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 58 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This large campground offers 106 family sites, 95 of which have electric hookups. A day-use group picnic shelter for up to 24 people is also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and horseshoe pits.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Moravia, IA, travel 10 miles west on Highway J18 and follow signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Centerville, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.8786° N, 93.0267° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.8 mi |
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Rathbun Lake's cashless campsite reservation process
Worth a stop
Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just three miles from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres of an abandoned rock quarry. 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.
- 2.2 miSouth Fork Marina ↗Boat launch
- 8.2 miRathbun Marina ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic ChurchBuilding · Albia · 10.1 mi
- Clark Round BarnBuilding · Tyrone · 10.3 mi
- Wabash Combination Depot–MoraviaBuilding · Moravia · 10.6 mi
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.
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. Whether power boating or sailing, Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean, has something to offer everyone. In particular, the water's prevailing winds make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bridgeview?
Sites at Bridgeview are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bridgeview?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bridgeview have?
104 sites, including 94 standard sites with power, 9 standard sites without power, and 1 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bridgeview?
The longest site here provides 58 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Bridgeview have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bridgeview?
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and horseshoe pits.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bridgeview?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bridgeview. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bridgeview?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Bridgeview?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Bridgeview?
The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bridgeview?
Centerville, Iowa. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just three miles from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Bridgeview is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Island View (6.5 mi), Prairie Ridge (7.3 mi), and Buck Creek (8.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby