Prairie Ridge Campground, Centerville, IA

Prairie Ridge Campground in Appanoose county is located 1 hr 33 min southeast of Des Moines, IA with an elevation of 939 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 54 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 53 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(641) 447-1090 (Information)
(641) 724-3103 (Reservations)
$25 - $50

Campsite Reviews (54)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		52%
4 star		20%
3 star		17%
2 star		7%
1 star		4%

@MollyL18BC592F · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #A3

Pros: not many other campers, decent sized sites, fairly easy to maneuver parking, nice lake view from certain campsites.

@AliciaM7101165 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #A5

They need to mow back the poison ivy its right up against the fire pits and into the campsite. Hard to keep young children out of it when its so close.

@STACYB2026873 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #A14

Its always a good time here!! The only thing they need to do is trim up the beach area!! Also they need to get the lady back to dump ur campers if u r they for weeks at a time!!

@CarlC8856839 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #B11

The campground was clean and taken care of. Was not impressed with the shower house at all. Was very unhappy with some of the other campers. Had to finally flag one down and chew him out for driving way to fast in the campground with kids around (of course he was drunk). We also said we wanted to try it so we did but probably wont go back. Didnt like the gravel. Got everything all dusty going in then it rained so got all muddy leaving. Also didnt like not being able to see the lake from there. Like I said. Well kept but wont return to there.

@SCOTTJ1075439 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #A5

Nice secluded camping area, however, the road to get there is bad.

@CarolYE1AF5661 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #B24

The current camp hosts are the best. I look forward to seeing them each visit. OWe did complain about the low branches at the dump station. Someone is sure to damage their A/C unit while going through there.

@SCOTTJ1075439 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #B6

This loop is better than A in the aspect of not having to drive down the road thats falling apart. Its closer to shower houses and boat ramp.

@LynneH43B5F410 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #A7

This section (A) of Praire Ridge could use a little cleaning and update. I was suppose to stay 3 nights but got up and left next morning. My family and I camp at Bridgeview every year and have camped at Praire Ridge many times but never in "A" section. Won't camp in that section again. Also had to drive a ways just to shower.

@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #B24

Early June, mid-week stay for two nights: nearly deserted (only two other campers), so it was a tranquil experience. Well kept lawns, restrooms/showers were above average. Good separation on sites, our site 24 was nice, on a point above the boat landing. Recommended if you find yourself in the area.

@MaryS3622227 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #A1

Once youre there its ok. The gravel to get there was horrible. Its pretty remote, nothing close enough to bike to or trails. Great views. The lake is down a pretty steep cliff from this site.

@EricS9323236 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #A16

Love staying in A loop but would love to have an updated bath house there. Traveling to B loop for a shower is not convenient.

@DianaG5374683 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #B21

It was wonderful spending time in your park. The view was breathtaking. Attendents were very friendly and helpful. The sites were very clean. i thouroughly enjoyed my time spent.

@FrancineV60043 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #B17

We had easy access to the lake at our site and the showers were great! Very relaxing!

@Charlotte33527 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #A17

It was a great week of vacation for us. We had so much fun.

@KaylaS7171066 · Camped on Jul 13, 2023 at Campsite #B21

We highly recommend renting a pontoon from the marina and enjoying a day on the lake! Only con (and its not a big one at all) but there arent many shower houses considering the number of campsites.

@GregoryL678915 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #A21

Roads need work

@TeresaA0365296 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #B19

Very quiet place to relax and enjoy the outdoors with family. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Quick to respond to any issues we had with electrical and swapping spots that fit our needs better.

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Jun 3, 2023 at Campsite #B1

Our stay at Prairie Ridge was excellent as always. We have camped at this location for many years and love it. Accommodations are very good and the staff very pleasant to interact with. The fishing, swimming, sight-seeing at Lake Rathbun is second to none. Make sure you check out Perch Point in Prairie Ridge Campground. The views from Perch are some of the best on the lake!

@KimJ3365873 · Camped on May 25, 2023 at Campsite #A5

Campground is not bad but getting there is a choker for me rock roads just about kill me off with the dust. Need to get the county to pave them would be much nicer.

@VernonL5884488 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #A12

We had a very relaxing time sitting and watch the lake during the day and at night the star gazing is awesome. It was very quiet.

@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Aug 7, 2022 at Campsite #A18

Gravel road leading to campground and black top in the campground need work. Very rough to drive on. Overall a good experience and will return. Very friendly volunteers that are right on top of checking you in upon arrival.

@NathanC2334492 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #B27

This campground is clean, quiet and spacious. The boat ramp is good and aside from fishing boats parking in the turnaround, is usually never crowded.

@JeffE4586179 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #B13

Spacious campsite. Clean shower house. Host were very pleasant. Would have been nice to have water and sewer at site, but the price was cheap. This is my new favorite place to camp. I will definitely return!

@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #B17

Quiet and peaceful

@DavidM981 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #B17

Quiet and peaceful

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