US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Appanoose County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Rathbun Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 192 |
| Site types | 187 standard, electric, 4 group picnic area, 1 group standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 190 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 145 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (641) 647-2079 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Island View (rathbun Lake) Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Island View (rathbun Lake) Campground is in Appanoose County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.