Island View

Rathbun Lake, IA · ≈29.5 mi to Ottumwa
Sites
192
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
29.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Water sports enthusiasts
  • Pet owners
  • Boating and fishing access

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers seeking full hookups
  • Those wanting convenience near town
  • Campers needing water/sewer hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

187 StandardsDrive-In access
4 Group Picnic Areas4 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 200 people
1 Group StandardReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFish HatcheryFishingHikingInformation SiteKayakingPicnickingSailingSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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Where it is

Nearest town: Ottumwa, ~29.5 miGet directions ↗

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Overview

Overview Island View Park is located on beautiful Rathbun Lake, just nine miles northwest of Centerville, Iowa and 8 miles southwest of Moravia. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (641) 647-2464.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground