$22
Island View
Total sites: 192
Available Tonight: 146
Available this Weekend: 130
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 146
Available this Weekend: 130
Booking Window: 6 months
936 ft
83°F
63°F
63°F
fair
Island View Campground, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Island View Campground in Appanoose County is located 1 hr 39 min southeast of Des Moines, IA with an elevation of 936 feet. There are a total of 192 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 188 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 36 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 190 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $125.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (428)
3.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 25% | |
| 4 star | 14% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 55% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@KevinF3969695 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #F9
Beautiful lake view and lots of room on campsite.
@MarthaR42AE775 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #B5
We were there over Labor Day weekend. Last year when we were there, there was activities planned, like a lighted golf cart parade and a scavenger hunt for the kids. this year there was nothing planned and the kids did miss them. Hopefully next year there will be something planned for the kids. They really enjoyed the scavenger hunt.
@BruceJ5384338 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #M26
Beautiful sites, mostly level and a magnificent view of the lake!
@AmberM6772692 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #F6
everything was great, my only complaint is the bathrooms and showers could be a whole lot cleaner. All of them.
@conniem1415113 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #M16
The pit toilets in M loop were kept clean and the showers were clean. It would be nice if the pit toilets were upgraded to flush toilets.The presence of park rangers was nice to see. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.
@JedeP23A725B9D · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #M32
We Love the staff at Island View always so helpful and very pleasant
@DonnaG3902651 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #GCA1
Perfect spot for a group. Nice flush bathrooms. Large sites. The shelter was perfect for group gatherings. Large grassy area for kids to play. Access to a beach area however it was at flood stage this trip! Our electricity went out on one site any they fixed it right away. We didn't like the 6:30 a.m. mowing Monday morning but that was the only bad thing. We were able to dock our boats nearby!
@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #M40
Overall good, bathrooms were not cleaned as well. Otherwise fine.
@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #H2
Some of the trees could be trimmed up higher, in the H section. Especially over where the campers are parked in the site. Everything else is great.
@PaulC8096585 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #A10
Very nice park and employees
@DorothySD4EA93 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #M19
Camping was great! Plus the Christmas in July was fun! Cant wait to go again!
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #Y14
The grass needs to be cut more than once a week, and the tall grass needs to be cut down near the water so people that camp next to it can see the water and to keep the ticks down. when we were camping, we were fighting the ticks most of the time we are camping. the tall grass is obstructing the view of the lake. instead of island view it should be GRASS VIEW.
@JanC54E390A4BA · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #R18
Enjoyed our stay at Island View. The sites were spacious and easy to back in. The view was great other than a lot of growth between the lake and campsites which blocked the view. The shower/bathroom facility was as nice but there was only 1 for the whole area. The bathrooms were ok but soaps all empty. The nonflushable north bathroom in R section was totally disgusting !
@albertmDB30199 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #H16
They do need to fill water holes in gravel at camp sites.
@SteveC5760416 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #R15
We have been camping at Islandview for many years, its one of our favorite campgrounds. The last few years there has been swarms of little bugs that are annoying as heck! Its the only lake where I have seen them. They ruin our outside time.
@jeannette46776 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #M11
Overall we love this campground. I didnt rate it higher than 3 stars because we have slowly seen the campground go downhill. This year the bath house was disgusting. We also experienced fireworks within the campground which would not be a problem had we not specifically gone to get our dogs away from the firework noise. This is our 5th year traveling down and the first year weve experienced the fireworks and the unclean bath house.
@BarbaraB381397 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #A14
We have camped here in past years and enjoy spending time with family. Because my husband and I had to leave early, a nephew asked if he could park his electric truck on our spot to recharge. We left on Friday July 4th but had paid up through Sunday. My husband gave him the car tag and we left.We learned later that this was against the rules and our nephew had to move his truck.I don't understand why this was a violation. We had paid for the site and basically turned it over to him.This soured our experience.
@DaleG3694186 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #B4
Beautiful campgrounds, nice and flat and big sites. Beware of speed bumps they just put in, they are extremely hard on campers and boats.
@JanetJ662FC696 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #A9
Our vampire A 09 had a huge water induced rut when entering the site. It needs to be repaired. The campground was not a peaceful campground that we hoped for. It was crazy with all the campers boats and toys.
@YvonneJBF9D906 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #IV5
We had a wonderful gathering, plenty of space, perfect grilling, clean bathrooms. The only thing I would ask is that the grass be mowed, it was really deep. When a shelter is rented it should be mowed up and ready.
@Ronaldr56D760C · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #B20
Very beautiful campground and very quiet. I would recommend this to anyone.
@TiffanyO859509 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #M24
Good roomy sites! Our particular site didnt have shade but most others do. Great view of the lake! Will definitely camp there again!
@GaryL6692356 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #M32
Rathbun is one of our favorite places to go. Glad to see the showerhouse being renovated. That will be a great improvement. We like to go into Centerville - there are many good restaurants around the square.
@DaleG3694186 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #M31
It is a beautiful campground , well cared for. Captain's Landing and the Marina are both great places to eat as well as Centerville has some nice places to eat.
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #M15
Bathrooms were clean, two things I would like to see changed, add hand sanitizers to the small bathrooms and add doors on the showers in the large shower house that don't have any
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