About Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 186
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Boating
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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
Reta L
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: ICIR
Nice and shady nicely mowed
Albert M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: H12, Loop: ICIR
Need to fill in holes were water stands with rock. Bathrooms need more attention.
Doug J
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: Y15, Loop: ICIR
Always enjoy Island View no matter what spot
Sandi J
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: H23, Loop: ICIR
Love Island View Campground. We have been coming for around 40 years. Would love to see them put water at campsites.
Kenneth T
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: M22, Loop: ICIR
A very clean & nice it was our first time but hope we can get a chance to go back
Sharon J
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: Y19, Loop: ICIR
Not enough water stickers. Not convenient to have to pull out to fill with more water. Not everyone carries 100's of feet of hose. Also more trash receptical placed around would be beneficial to longer then weekend campers.
Pam H
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: H07, Loop: ICIR
The site had sticks that need cleared before set-up. The table was old, weathered and filthy, the fire pit was upside down and falling apart.
Tom S
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: ICIR
Very nice campsite & well kept park.
Barbara C
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: ICIR
We had a great time. The only complaint on the weekends the bathroom ran out of tp.
Larry Y
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: M17, Loop: ICIR
Very clean campsite. our friends dog got bite by another dog and other camper near us was very helpful and friendly tryin g to get help for care for the dog, very friendly campers all around u.
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