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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
Dorothy S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: M21, Loop: ICIR
No Shade in the mornings.
William D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Q05/Q06, Loop: ICIR
William D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Q05/Q06, Loop: ICIR
Jeremy J
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: ICIR
Great place. Clean showers and bathrooms. Peacefull. Kids had fun at playground.
Tim K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: ICIR
Attendants were great!!! But the corp decided to not spray for insects and the gnats and mosquitoes were so bad, i had to leave 3 days ahead of schedule. Couldn't sit outside for any length of time without them crawling into ears and nose. Campfires were impossible and they always found ways into the camper making relaxing impossible. A quick spray would have made the experience a lot better, but Attendant said the corp wouldn't release the money to do so. I didn't try to get my unused money back knowing it had zero chance except to waste my time! Guess I'll start using state parks now and see if they're trying to make a better place to stay!!!
Pam W
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B32/B33, Loop: ICIR
Are the boat ramp parking passes still included with a site rental? They don't come around and give the slip to put in the car. The DNR was giving out tickets at the boat ramp.
Linda M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: M24, Loop: ICIR
I enjoyed camping at Island View at Rathbun lake. I like the spot that is at the end of the road so I can see the lake. There is a playground at the campground if you have children. There is a boat ramp, if you are camping the boat pass is part of your camping fee.
Randy R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: ICIR
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Jacilyn W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: VPL
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Ireland M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: R01, Loop: ICIR
Very clean, roomy, and beautiful campground. The staff was exceptional. Always accommodating and helpful. We loved it so much we booked again immediately for 10 more days!
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 4, 2026