Campground · near Melrose, IA
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) is a campground with an RV dump station near Melrose, IA. We do not have a confirmed fee for it yet. Fresh water is available.
Dump station details
- Type
- Campground
- Fee
- Fee unknown
- Fresh water
- Available
- Operator
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Address
- 20112 HWY J-5T, Melrose, IA 52544
- Location
- near Melrose, IA (Appanoose County)
- GPS
- 40.87861, -93.02667
- Website
- recreation.gov
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and horseshoe pits.
Hours, fees and seasonal closures change. If you're going out of your way, call ahead or check the operator's website first. Not sure what to expect? See what RV dump stations typically cost. Something wrong? Report a change.
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Checked November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the dump station at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) free?
We have not confirmed the fee yet. Truck stops and campgrounds often charge non-customers, so call ahead. The nearest station confirmed as free is Howell Station Dump Station, about 34 miles away.
Can I fill fresh water at Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake)?
Yes, potable water is listed as available. Use a separate hose for fresh water, never the rinse hose.
Other RV dump stations nearby
| Name | Location | Distance | Type | Fee | Fresh water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island View (Rathbun Lake) | Near Rathbun, IA | 7 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) | Near Moravia, IA | 7 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) | Near Moravia, IA | 8 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Lake Wapello State Park Campground | Near Unionville, IA | 23 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | — |
| Whitebreast Camp | Near Knoxville, IA | 34 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Howell Station Dump Station | Near Pella, IA | 34 mi | Dump station | Free | Yes |
| North Overlook Camp | Near Pella, IA | 35 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Wallashuck | Near Pella, IA | 36 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |