About Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 186
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Boating
Fishing
Swimming
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Reviews (301)
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, stunning lake views, and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, although there are concerns about bathroom cleanliness and the need for improved grass maintenance. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return, making it a favored destination for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious sites, stunning lake views, and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities, although there are concerns about bathroom cleanliness and the need for improved grass maintenance. Overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return, making it a favored destination for camping.
Review Summary
Lori L
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: VPL
The site was fantastic. The grass could have been shorter as the bugs were terrible. We were there for a camper rally that had been cancelled, but no one notified the media so we had visitors all weekend. It was still enjoyable and we will be back
Mark S
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR
Beautiful camping site.
Carla T
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR
It was good. But they need to keep it mowed better. Also they need to mow a few lace to walk down to the lake.
Ken A
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: ICIR
We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience.
Julianne K
VerifiedNovember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: M08, Loop: ICIR
Beautiful lake and large campgrounds. Showers were OK. The turn into our loop was very tight for our RV.
Gary F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: VPL
No Problems
julie s
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: VPL
Island View host are friendly, courteous, prompt and willing to help. We have stayed there often with the same service. This trip however had some disappointment. The restrooms were filthy. They had a lot of bugs and spiders with well established webs the entire stay.
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: VPL
Great campsite. Loved watching the sunset over the water and watching boats out on the water.
Sherri G
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: H17, Loop: ICIR
Very easy to use.
Janice B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: Q17, Loop: ICIR
We had quite a bit of trouble making our reservation. The website was malfunctioning. We were able to locate a volunteer to help us.
The lack of water hydrants and only one shower house was surprising to us.
Location Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Address:
19409 Island View Place
Mystic Iowa, IA, 52544-8303
United States
The campground is accessible via Iowa State Highway 2, which is approximately 5 miles to the north. US Highway 63 is also nearby, providing access to larger road networks.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8325 / -92.918
Elevation: 285 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- 14 Day Policy on Rathbun Lake: Campers are only allowed to camp at the same camping loop a maximum of 14 nights within a 30 night period. After the 14th night, they will be required to move (physically move the camping unit) to a different camping loop, which can be in the same campground.
- Swimming beach is approximately 1 mile from the campground
- Please register/ pay for campsite prior to set up. Park Attendant will check you in on your campsite during their morning or evening rounds.
- If late, you must contact this park within 24 hours after your original check-in time or you will be considered a 'no show' resulting in the cancelation of your reservation.
- For more information, visit the Rathbun Lake website http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Rathbun-Lake/
- Purchase firewood from a local source.
- If you must bring your own firewood, don't leave any firewood behind at your campsite.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026