Island View (Rathbun Lake)

Rathbun Lake

🏕️ CampgroundLake Red RockIowa⭐ 4.3 (367)

🟢 10 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 192 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Island View (Rathbun Lake) in Iowa has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, ICIR #M22–ICIR #B26 next to each othersites ICIR #B01, #B03, #B04, #B05, #B06, #B07, #B08, #B09, #B10, #B11, #B12, #B13, #B14, #B15, #B16, #B17, #B18, #B19, #B20, #B21, #B22, #B24, #B26, #B28, #B30, #B31, #B32/B33, #B34, #B38/B39, #B40, #B41, #F03, #F04, #F12, #F13, #F14, #F15, #H01, #H02, #H04, #H05, #H06, #H07, #H08, #H09, #H10, #H11, #H12, #H16, #H17, #H18, #H19, #H20, #H21, #H22, #H23, #H25, #M01, #M02, #M03, #M04, #M05, #M06, #M08, #M09, #M15, #M17, #M22, #M28, #M39, #Q02/Q03, #Q04, #Q05/Q06, #Q07, #Q08, #Q09, #Q11, #Q12, #Q13, #Q16, #Q17, #R01, #R02, #R03, #R04, #R05, #R07, #R10, #R11, #R12, #R13, #R14, #R15, #R16, #R17, #R18, #Y09, #Y14, #Y16, #Y17, #Y18, #Y19, #Y20, VPL #A02, #A03, #A05, #A07, #A09, #A14

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites ICIR #B23, #Q01, VPL #A16

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, ICIR #F01–ICIR #F05 next to each othersites 👥 NWPI #IV Group Camp, ICIR #B25, #B27, #B35/36, #B37, #F01, #F02, #F05, #F06, #F10, #F11, #H13, #H24, #M14, #M16, #M20, #M23, #M24, #M25, #M26, #M27, #M30, #M32, #M33, #M34, #M35, #M36, #M37, #Q10, #R06, #Y03, #Y05, #Y07, #Y13, #Y15, VPL #A04, #A06, #A08, #A10, #A12, #A15

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites ICIR #B29, #R09, #Y01

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites ICIR #F07, #H14, #Y11

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 ICIR #Y12 & VPL #A13 next to each othersites ICIR #M10, #M12, #M21, #Y12, VPL #A01, #A13

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites ICIR #M11, #R08

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, ICIR #M25–ICIR #B32/B33 next to each othersites ICIR #F14, #M19, #Y02, #Y04, #Y06, #B01, #B03, #B04, #B05, #B06, #B07, #B08, #B09, #B10, #B11, #B12, #B13, #B14, #B15, #B16, #B17, #B18, #B19, #B21, #B22, #B24, #B25, #B26, #B27, #B28, #B29, #B30, #B31, #B32/B33, #B34, #B35/36, #B38/B39, #B41, #F01, #F04, #F05, #F06, #F13, #F15, #H01, #H02, #H05, #H06, #H08, #H10, #H17, #H18, #H19, #H20, #H21, #H22, #H24, #H25, #M01, #M02, #M03, #M04, #M05, #M06, #M08, #M09, #M11, #M12, #M14, #M15, #M17, #M24, #M25, #M32, #M33, #M34, #M35, #M36, #M37, #M39, #Q02/Q03, #Q05/Q06, #Q07, #Q08, #Q09, #Q11, #Q12, #Q13, #Q16, #Q17, #R03, #R05, #R06, #R07, #R08, #R09, #R11, #R12, #R13, #R14, #R15, #R16, #R17, #R18, #Y01, #Y03, #Y12, #Y14, #Y15, #Y16, #Y17, #Y20, VPL #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A05, #A07, #A08, #A09

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ICIR #B01 — Island View Campground Site# B01 — **Site ICIR #B01** · Island View Campground Site# B01USACE - Volunteer

Campsite ICIR #B03 — Island View Campground Site# B03 — **Site ICIR #B03** · Island View Campground Site# B03USACE - Volunteer

Campsite ICIR #B04 — Island View Campground Site# B04 — **Site ICIR #B04** · Island View Campground Site# B04USACE - Volunteer

Campsite ICIR #B05 — Island View Campground Site# B05 — **Site ICIR #B05** · Island View Campground Site# B05USACE - Volunteer

Campsite ICIR #B06 — Island View Campground Site# B06 — **Site ICIR #B06** · Island View Campground Site# B06USACE - Volunteer

Campsite ICIR #B07 — Island View Campground Site# B07 — **Site ICIR #B07** · Island View Campground Site# B07USACE - Volunteer

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Picnic AreaGroup Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆367 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Island View (Rathbun Lake) FAQ

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

Island View (Rathbun Lake) in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Island View (Rathbun Lake) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Island View (Rathbun Lake) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Island View (Rathbun Lake) a good campground?

Island View (Rathbun Lake) holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 367 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Island View (Rathbun Lake) located?

Island View (Rathbun Lake) is located in Lake Red Rock, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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