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Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake
About Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages both Honey Creek Resort’s lodge and cottages and the surrounding 850-acre Honey Creek State Park, which offers camping, cabins, heated shower facilities, trails and a boat ramp on Rathbun Lake, the state’s second-largest lake. Honey Creek Resort features the Buccaneer Bay indoor water park, a restaurant and The Preserve at Rathbun Lake golf course. The marina is home to a boat launch, fishing pier and 40 boat slips. Watercraft rentals, including canoes, kayaks, jet skis, paddle boats, fishing boats and pontoons, are available. An Activities Building hosts weekend educational programs and activities - guided hikes, live animals, campfire stories and nature-inspired games and crafts.Facts
Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres850
Year Opened2008
Number of Units100-300
Amenities
RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
Services
Kids ProgramYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Golf courses at Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake
Images from Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake
A view from a tee at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake.
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
A view of a hole from The Preserve on Rathbun Lake.
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
A view from tee #17 at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
A view of the 7th green at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
A view from the 3rd tee at The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
Reviews
3.7
I Recommend This Course
Hidden Gem
The Preserve is one of the best conditioned and well run courses I've played in many years. They are literally in the middle of nowhere, so not many people know about it. It was ranked the #5 public course in all of Iowa in 2012. If you find yourself with time to kill in central Iowa, you must check this place out.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging