You'll find Island View Campground Slipway on Rathbun Lake in Centerville. It's a public boat ramp. Slipway with parking. It's about 64 miles from Des Moines, IA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Island View Slipway in Centerville, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Centerville, IA |
| Water | Rathbun Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rathbun Lake has 2 more public launches besides Island View Campground Slipway. Boat ramps on Rathbun Lake
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon 
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Island View Campground Slipway is in Centerville, Iowa. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Island View Campground Slipway.
It gives you access to Rathbun Lake.
Our data does not say whether Island View Campground Slipway charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Island View Campground Slipway.
Island View Slipway in Centerville (1 mile), Lake Rathbun Area - Buck Creek East Boat Ramp in Centerville (2.2 miles) and Bridgeview Slipway in Centerville (5.9 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby