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| Location | Centerville, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$25/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (57 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 78 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 42 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Picks are 71 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Kansas City (Kansas City International (MCI)), about 146 mi straight-line from Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake). RV rentals in Kansas City
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Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) is a Recreation.gov campground in Centerville. It lists 42 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 71 ft. 42 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 29 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 42 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A23 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F02 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A11 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F07 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A17 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A15 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A21 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A07 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B01 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A03 standard electric |
Kenneth T ★ 5 · Oct 2025very nice every thing was great
Ward S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Good time camping when the weather cools off and I can open the windows and not run my ac. September is a good month to camp with fishing and small game hunting seasons open. Also nobody rented my spot the night before our arrival date. Was nice to arrive any time of the day we wanted to without worrying if someone was still in our spot we paid for and they didn’t.
Patricia A ★ 2 · Sep 2025We camped at site A13. We were very disappointed in the condition of the site and area surrounding it. The picnic able had been placed over a huge washout. There were huge tire ruts all around the site and mole holes everywhere. I would have complained and moved, but there were no other sites for our time frame. We have camped at this site for years and this was just unacceptable. We could not enjoy the fire pit as the picnic table was in the way. I cannot fathom how you knew this site was reserved and never made any attempts to repair it. Shame on you. Patricia Anderson
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 71 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Buck Creek Campground sits along the shore of Rathbun Lake, an 11,000-acre reservoir set in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley about 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. The campground's terrain is mostly open grassy areas dotted with trees, where you can spot bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese and wild turkey moving through the shoreline and woodlots. There are 42 total campsites; all 42 sites are set up to accommodate both RVs and tent camping and include electric hookups. On-site facilities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station, plus a boat ramp and a small playground; a marina and bait shop are located a short drive away for anglers and boaters. Rathbun Lake is a productive fishing and boating destination crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are common, and the lake's prevailing winds have earned it a reputation as one of Iowa's better sailing waters as well as a place for powerboating and other water sports. Beyond swimming and picnicking at the campground, the broader Rathbun area offers hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, winter sports and interpretive opportunities; the nearby Rathbun Fish Hatchery (by the main dam) runs self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round and produces hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye annually. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park and Honey Creek Resort are also in the area. For current fees, reservation policies, seasonal availability and any access requirements, check with Rathbun Lake park offices before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
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| $22 |
| A19 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B05 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F06 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A06 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B02 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A18 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A22 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F08 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A16 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F05 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A13 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A10 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F09 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B08 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A09 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A24 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F03 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A02 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A14 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F04 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| F01 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B07 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| B04 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A08 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A12 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A04 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A01 standard electric | – | – | $22 |
| A05 standard electric | – | – | $25 |
| B03 standard electric | – | – | $25 |
| A20 standard electric | – | – | $25 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
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