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About Island View (Rathbun Lake)
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Reviews (363)
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a relaxing camping experience with spacious, shaded sites, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful views and convenient amenities, such as nearby restrooms and playgrounds for children. However, some campers reported issues with bugs and noise from nearby group sites, which affected their enjoyment of the outdoors.
What Guests Are Saying
Island View at Rathbun Lake offers a relaxing camping experience with spacious, shaded sites, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful views and convenient amenities, such as nearby restrooms and playgrounds for children. However, some campers reported issues with bugs and noise from nearby group sites, which affected their enjoyment of the outdoors.
Review Summary
Shelley B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: Y19, Loop: ICIR
We stayed at sight Y19. It was very large and easy to back into. Level and had a view of the lake.
Rodney A
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: M03, Loop: ICIR
It was great to have a 50 amp hook up at our site. Very level
David F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: ICIR
Enjoyed a week at Rathbun Lake's Island View Campground. It had been 3 years since our last family reunion campout at Rathbun. There have been noticeable upgrades and work done at the campground. The camp host were friendly and worked to keep the campground safe as we had several youth riding electric bikes way to fast around the campground. The campground was well groomed and clean. The spacing between camp sites is better than a lot of campground and there was plenty of open space and playground equipment. Enjoyed ice cream at the Captain's Landing and the food at The Tipsy Turtle Bar & Grill was amazing. Especially the Bacon Jalapeno Wantons and the Crab Rangoon & Pita Chips appetizers. We will camp there again.
Daniel D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: H02, Loop: ICIR
Camper attendants were very courteous and helpful. Only complaint I
have is the ebike/electric motor cycle riding through camp sites. Some of the dead trees need addressed. It's a safety hazard.
ray N
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: VPL
Good place
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: Y10, Loop: ICIR
nice spot
Dawn W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: Y17, Loop: ICIR
Very nice park, easy to navigate. The sites are large and level. It’s a popular destination on the weekends!
Carla H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: VPL
Very clean bathrooms this year.
Carla H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: VPL
Beautiful sunsets!
Greg C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: ICIR
Nice place with easy, mostly level camping sites and nice scenery. My only complaint was the maintenance person chose to use the pressure washer in the camp toilet next to our site at 5 am, which was a bit ridiculous (or a LOT).
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.
Elevation: 285 feet
6.1 mi drive to downtown Mystic Iowa (about 10 min)
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: September 7, 2026