Island View (Rathbun Lake)

19409 Island View Place, Mystic Iowa, Iowa, United States

ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

186 total sites

RV Sites

186 sites

About Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.

Number of accommodations: 186

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

186 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A04, Loop: VPL RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: VPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B01, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B03, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B04, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B05, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B06, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B07, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B08, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B09, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B10, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B11, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B12, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B13, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B14, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B15, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B16, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B17, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B18, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B19, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B20, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B21, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B22, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B23, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B24, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B25, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B26, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B27, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B28, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B29, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B30, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B31, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B32/B33, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B34, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B35/36, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B37, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B38/B39, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B40, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B41, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F01, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F02, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F03, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F04, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F05, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F06, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F07, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F08, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F09, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F10, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F11, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F12, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F13, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F14, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F15, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H01, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H02, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H03, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H04, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H05, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H06, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H07, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H08, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H09, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H10, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H11, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H12, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H13, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H14, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H16, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H17, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H18, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H19, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H20, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H21, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H22, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H23, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H24, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H25, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M01, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M02, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M03, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M04, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M05, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M06, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M07, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M08, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M09, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M10, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M11, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M12, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M13, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M14, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M15, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M16, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M17, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M18, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M19, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M20, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M21, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M22, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M23, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M24, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M25, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M26, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M27, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M28, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M29, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M30, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M31, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M32, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M33, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M34, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M35, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M36, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M37, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M38, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M39, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M40, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M41, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q01, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q02/Q03, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q04, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q05/Q06, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q07, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q08, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q09, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q10, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q11, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q12, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q13, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q14, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q15, Loop: ICIR RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q16, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Q17, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R01, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R02, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R03, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R04, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R05, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R06, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R07, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R08, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R09, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R10, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R11, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R12, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R13, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R14, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R15, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R16, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R17, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 R18, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y01, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y02, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y03, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y04, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y05, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y06, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y07, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y08, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y09, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y10, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y11, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y12, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y13, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y14, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y15, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y16, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y17, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y18, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y19, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Y20, Loop: ICIR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (363)

Verified Only

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

4.3
363 reviews
5
51.8%
188
4
30.6%
111
3
11.3%
41
2
4.1%
15
1
2.2%
8

christina R

Verified

September 23, 2022 • Stayed at: M17, Loop: ICIR

4

This is a well kept campground and all the people we met camping there also were very nice. Our only complaints were that the electrical box on our site (M16) did not work and one of our other sites (M17) was covered in dog poop. Fortunately we had rented multiple sites for our huge family so we were able to run a long extension cord over to the other site.
Love that this campground is so close to the water!

Judy H

Verified

September 22, 2022 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: ICIR

5

This is an awesome campground and we are excited to return in the spring.

Andy m

Verified

September 18, 2022 • Stayed at: F08, Loop: ICIR

4

Great views

Heather V

Verified

September 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: VPL

1

Was told at campsite I was getting refund. Then never received it.

LISA W

Verified

September 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: VPL

5

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

Verified

September 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR

5

Loved our stay at Island View Campground!

Gregory K

Verified

September 12, 2022 • Stayed at: M32, Loop: ICIR

3

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Bryan C

Verified

September 8, 2022 • Stayed at: M15, Loop: ICIR

4

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

Verified

September 8, 2022 • Stayed at: M23, Loop: ICIR

5

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

Verified

September 5, 2022 • Stayed at: M34, Loop: ICIR

3

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.

Location Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Address:
19409 Island View Place
Mystic Iowa, IA, 52544-8303
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

6.1 mi drive to downtown Mystic Iowa (about 10 min)

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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

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