What are the hours and season for Island View (Rathbun Lake)?

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Island View (Rathbun Lake)?

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Island View (Rathbun Lake)"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/island-view-rathbun-lake to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Rathbun Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Mystic Iowa, IA4.3 (301)

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Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.The 11,000-acre lake provides a variety of fishing opportunities for any angler: Crappie, channel catfish, walleye and largemouth bass are most common. The prevailing winds on Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa’s Ocean, make it one of the best sailing lakes in Iowa.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464.This large campground offers 187 family sites and one group site, all with electric hookups.

Things to do nearby

Rathbun Lake

Best For

AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Drinking Water

Showers

Dump Station

Electric Hookups

Fishing

Boat Launch

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

Year-round

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Island View (Rathbun Lake) cost per night?+

Island View (Rathbun Lake) costs $22–$150 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What season is Island View (Rathbun Lake) open?+

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Island View (Rathbun Lake) have hookups?+

Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What is the maximum RV length at Island View (Rathbun Lake)?+

Island View (Rathbun Lake) can accommodate RVs up to 145 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Island View (Rathbun Lake)?+

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Island View (Rathbun Lake) from the nearest town?+

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is located in Mystic Iowa, IA. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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