Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake)
Rathbun, Iowa · 925 ft · In Rathbun Recreation Area
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 925 ft (282 m)925 ft282 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Also in Rathbun Recreation Area: Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) · 0.9 mi · Island View (Rathbun Lake) · 2.5 mi · and 1 more
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Buck Creek Campground is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just 9 miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities at this lakefront campground.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.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 27% chance of rain80°60°
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 36% chance of rain68°57°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 96% chance of rain67°47°
- FriMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain58°36°
- SatAreas Of Frost then Sunny62°42°
Nearby camping
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Honey Creek State Park Campground
State Park · 3.4 mi · Rathbun
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Overnight Parking · 9.4 mi · Centerville
RV park
RV Park · 12 mi · Albia
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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