Island View
Open seasonally May 1 through September 29. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Campers limited to 14 consecutive nights per camping loop within a 30-day period.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:43PM CDT until July 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 100. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Island View Park occupies a prime position on Rathbun Lake, the largest lake in southern Iowa at 11,000 acres. Located nine miles northwest of Centerville and eight miles southwest of Moravia, the campground is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and features 187 family campsites plus one group site, all equipped with electric hookups up to 50 amps. Facilities include flush and pit toilets, showers, potable water, and an RV dump station. The campground provides direct lake access via boat ramp, dock, and marina. Sites accommodate RVs and trailers up to 70 feet on gravel driveways. Rathbun Lake is nicknamed "Iowa's Ocean" due to prevailing winds that make it one of the state's best sailing destinations. Fishing is a primary draw, with crappie, channel catfish, walleye, and largemouth bass readily available. The nearby Rathbun Fish Hatchery offers self-guided tours on weekdays. Playgrounds and horseshoe pits provide additional recreation. The campground enforces a 14-night maximum stay per camping loop within any 30-day period.
Directions
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $44 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 130ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 130ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (641) 647-2079 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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