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
Andy m
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: F08, Loop: ICIR
Great views
Heather V
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: VPL
Was told at campsite I was getting refund. Then never received it.
LISA W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: VPL
The view of the lake is beautiful and the campgrounds aren't crowded and staff is nice and restrooms are nice..biggest lake around
Tina R
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR
Loved our stay at Island View Campground!
Gregory K
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: M32, Loop: ICIR
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Bryan C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: M15, Loop: ICIR
Had a very nice stay. The campground was very well kept. Only problem was the gnats they were everywhere really bad in the bathrooms and around the campers.
Philip R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: M23, Loop: ICIR
Really enjoyed this quiet and well planned out campground. COEs are our favorite places to camp and this was a great example why. We stayed in site M23 which was fantastic. That said, we got the 'benefit' of a midge hatching which coated the rig with midges that looked like mosquitos but with fluffy antennae. Harmless but EVERYWHERE! To avoid the risk of getting immersed in midges, find a spot a bit further away from the water but honestly, for us, it was worth it! Great campground, fun time!
John S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: M34, Loop: ICIR
we enjoyed our stay at Rathbun Lake Campground. We would like to see improvements in the shower and restroom facilities. The main shower was a mess. Lots of bugs, missing shower doors and a lack of maintenance. We used it once and were glad to be able to use our own facilities after one time. We realize the age of Rathbun but why not update before condemnation.
Mary V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: VPL
Loved it
Mary V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: VPL
Loved the area
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 6, 2026