About Island View (Rathbun Lake)
Number of accommodations: 186
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
julie e
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: ICIR
Weather was good and facility was clean
Pamela F
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR
fireworks, lighted boat parade were fantastic, my grandchildren had a great time swimming and fishing
Cathy W
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: M29, Loop: ICIR
This was our first time camping at Island View with a new camper. Sites were well marked and spaced out enough that we didn't feel like we were too close to other campers. Nice area--easy to pull in and out of.
Sheryl F
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: F05, Loop: ICIR
Been camping here for 20 years! Every summer we have a Friends and Family reunion! Love Island View! The sites we love are in M and F. Beautiful views of the lake! I wish there was a small beach at the campsites so we didn't have to drive to the main beach, tho!
Tom K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: ICIR
Many sites had standing water upon our arrival even though it hadn’t rained in recent times. I had to stand in a puddle to connect to electric.
The sites were the largest I’ve seen in the region.
There were no maps available at the un-staffed checkin building and finding a site after dark was the worst experience I’ve had in 40 years of camping.
The restrooms were clean, but inadequate in number compared to the number of sites. At least half of the bathrooms didn’t have shower facilities.
The campground was quieter than I expected for being at or near capacity.
There were very few sources for refilling water tanks.
Very few sites had lake access, although many had lake views.
Larry R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: ICIR
Need to limit golf carts and how many boats per site.
Mark M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: VPL
Nice campsites
Robin B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: ICIR
Great location and lake. Nice facilities. Don't know what the problem was but July 5-6 there was no one maintaining the bathrooms. No TP, and no cleaning Several complaints were registered and they were taken care of the next day. Corps parks are our first pick for camping.
James W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: Y01, Loop: ICIR
Well kept restroom and shower's. Was there over July 4. Was surprised very few fireworks.
Andrew H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: ICIR
Spots have lots of room for the kids to play. Very well maintained with Beautiful view of the lake. Would definitely recommend.
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