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

Tamara S

Verified

September 15, 2025 • Stayed at: F03, Loop: ICIR

4

Site F-03. Pull-through with W/E 50 amp. Patio/door side faces the lake. Not super close and with no walking access, but a beautiful view! Afternoon shade! Site was slightly unlevel, but we used some platforms and situated our rig to accommodate satisfactorily. We have a 37’ Class A towing our enclosed motorcycle trailer. We camped there to ride the Iowa Historic Byway to Keosauqua. (Terrible road) But the campground is very spacious, lots of shaded and lake Rathbun view sites. Two bathhouses from our location. (Though we didn’t use). Park ranger is super helpful at check-in and park attendants are very friendly! At least two sites to dump, one as a single pull-through and the other closer to the beginning of the park with at least 4 stations and at each end, potable water. Great idea to have so many dump stations and water flush outs as well as potable water. There is the swimming beach a mile away. And of course beautiful sunsets!

Martha R

Verified

September 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: ICIR

5

We were there over Labor Day weekend. Last year when we were there, there was activities planned, like a lighted golf cart parade and a scavenger hunt for the kids. this year there was nothing planned and the kids did miss them. Hopefully next year there will be something planned for the kids. They really enjoyed the scavenger hunt.

Connie M

Verified

September 8, 2025 • Stayed at: M16, Loop: ICIR

3

The pit toilets in M loop were kept clean and the showers were clean. It would be nice if the pit toilets were upgraded to flush toilets.
The presence of park rangers was nice to see. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.

Kevin F

Verified

September 7, 2025 • Stayed at: F09, Loop: ICIR

5

Beautiful lake view and lots of room on campsite.

Bruce J

Verified

September 5, 2025 • Stayed at: M26, Loop: ICIR

5

Beautiful sites, mostly level and a magnificent view of the lake!

Jede P

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: M32, Loop: ICIR

5

We Love the staff at Island View always so helpful and very pleasant

Amber M

Verified

August 25, 2025 • Stayed at: F06, Loop: ICIR

4

everything was great, my only complaint is the bathrooms and showers could be a whole lot cleaner. All of them.

Steve C

Verified

August 21, 2025 • Stayed at: R15, Loop: ICIR

3

We have been camping at Islandview for many years, it’s one of our favorite campgrounds. The last few years there has been swarms of little bugs that are annoying as heck! It’s the only lake where I have seen them. They ruin our outside time.

Donna G

August 14, 2025

5

Perfect spot for a group. Nice flush bathrooms. Large sites. The shelter was perfect for group gatherings. Large grassy area for kids to play. Access to a beach area however it was at flood stage this trip! Our electricity went out on one site any they fixed it right away. We didn't like the 6:30 a.m. mowing Monday morning but that was the only bad thing. We were able to dock our boats nearby!

Mark A

Verified

August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: M40, Loop: ICIR

4

Overall good, bathrooms were not cleaned as well. Otherwise fine.

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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