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

Robert C

August 23, 2020

5

Nice place with clean facilities. Level ground for bike riding.

SHERYL G

Verified

August 27, 2020 • Stayed at: M25, Loop: ICIR

5

Beautiful view, and clean

Brooke C

Verified

August 30, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: ICIR

5

We love camping at Islandview it is so spacious and clean

John R

August 30, 2020

4

Very nice campsite. Very clean.

Kathleen H

Verified

September 7, 2020 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: ICIR

5

Absolutely love it here, I think it has become one of our favorite places to go. Great view.however I do wish that they would monitor the water a little bit my husband and his friend almost got there wrist yanked out by a fellow boater having no respect.

Bruce G Reece or Jan R

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: M12, Loop: ICIR

5

We totally enjoy Island view. The volunteers there are friendly and helpful. The view is awesome. There isn't really a bad campsite. Just a great place to camp!

Nina F

Verified

September 16, 2020 • Stayed at: F06, Loop: ICIR

5

We had a nice time! Everything was very clean and the attendant was very nice. We will return again.

Carol S

Verified

September 25, 2020 • Stayed at: M22, Loop: ICIR

5

The check-in process on recreation.gov was almost impossible. Every time we tried to reserve the date, we got different information as to whether it was available or not. We finally gave up on the website and called. The representative called back and we were finally able to pay for our site. The staff that came around the campground mentioned that many, many people are complaining about the same issues. Very frustrating.

David S

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: F10, Loop: ICIR

3

Not enough water hydrants. Should have at least one in every loop if not more. SKUNKS! Get a handle on them. We saw multiple walking around during early evening when campers are still outside. Not to mention invading camp sights.

Chad V

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: B37, Loop: ICIR

1

We were surrounded by assholes with barking dogs when we complained to the core of engineer we will told to call the local police.
they did absolutely nothing we had to move if you're an a****** with a barking dog this is the place for you.

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 4, 2026

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