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

Lynna R

Verified

August 12, 2021 • Stayed at: Y11, Loop: ICIR

5

Very clean campsites and super nice staff.

Dale J

Verified

August 11, 2021 • Stayed at: F07, Loop: ICIR

4

everything went great except our site was not available until 530 instead of 4 like stated in the reservation

julie e

Verified

August 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: ICIR

4

Weather was good and facility was clean

Pamela F

Verified

August 8, 2021 • Stayed at: Y16, Loop: ICIR

5

fireworks, lighted boat parade were fantastic, my grandchildren had a great time swimming and fishing

Cathy W

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: M29, Loop: ICIR

5

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

Verified

July 30, 2021 • Stayed at: F05, Loop: ICIR

5

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

Verified

July 26, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: ICIR

2

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

Verified

July 23, 2021 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: ICIR

4

Need to limit golf carts and how many boats per site.

Mark M

Verified

July 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: VPL

4

Nice campsites

Robin B

Verified

July 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: ICIR

3

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.

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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