Campground · IA
ISLAND VIEW (RATHBUN LAKE)
Booking is hardest here in May (5/10) and easiest in September (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 188 electric sites
- 187 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 145 ft
Activities: SWIMMING SITE, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, FISH HATCHERY, FISHING, HIKING, INFORMATION SITE, KAYAKING, PICNICKING, SAILING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING