Island View
Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia.
More like this: electric hookups in Iowa · reservable in Iowa · big rigs in Iowa · pets allowed in Iowa · group sites in Iowa
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard with electric | 187 |
| group picnic area | 4 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
191 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedication Shelter | DEDI | Group Picnic Area | Partial | 50 amp | 200 / 50 | Yes | ||||
| B01 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B02 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B03 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B04 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B05 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B06 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B07 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B08 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| B09 | ICIR | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 145 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site A16 is listed accessible |
This large campground offers 187 family sites and one group site, all with electric hookups. Three group picnic sites are also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, marina, playgrounds, and horseshoe pit are all on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Centerville, IA, travel 2.5 miles north on HWY 5, then go 4 miles northwest on J-29, then 0.1 mile north on J5T to the park entrance.
| Nearest town | Mystic Iowa, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.8325° N, 92.9180° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 36.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A look at Island View Campground
Worth a stop
The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is nearby, offering self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round. Hundreds of thousands of catfish and walleye are produced here each year. Southern Iowa's only Off Highway Vehicle Park is just 20 minutes from the campground. It is located on the south bank of the South Fork Chariton River and encompasses nearly 125 acres in an abandoned rock quarry.
- 2.4 miRathbun Marina ↗Boat launch
- 5.4 miSouth Fork Marina ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Wabash Combination Depot–MoraviaBuilding · Moravia · 6.4 mi
- Appanoose County Sheriff's House and JailBuilding · Centerville · 7.1 mi
- Stratton HouseBuilding · Centerville · 7.1 mi
Natural features
Rathbun Lake is situated in the gently rolling hills of the Chariton River Valley in southeast Iowa. The campground consists of open grassy areas dotted with trees. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife can be found at Rathbun Lake.
Recreation
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.
Guidebooks for Iowa
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Island View?
Sites at Island View are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Island View?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Island View have?
192 sites, including 187 standard sites with power, 4 group picnic area, and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Island View?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Island View have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Island View?
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Island View?
Yes, pets are allowed at Island View. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Island View?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Island View?
Site A16 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Island View?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Island View?
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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Island View?
Mystic Iowa, Iowa. The Rathbun Fish Hatchery is nearby, offering self-guided tours Monday through Friday year-round.
Source: Getting there