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About Shady Creek
Number of accommodations: 53
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (578)
What Guests Are Saying
Shady Creek is a well-maintained campground along the Mississippi River, offering spacious, level concrete sites and a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and scenic views, as well as the proximity to local attractions like Wildcat Den State Park. While some noted issues with bathroom maintenance and nearby train noise, the overall experience is positive, making it a favored spot for short getaways.
What Guests Are Saying
Shady Creek is a well-maintained campground along the Mississippi River, offering spacious, level concrete sites and a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and scenic views, as well as the proximity to local attractions like Wildcat Den State Park. While some noted issues with bathroom maintenance and nearby train noise, the overall experience is positive, making it a favored spot for short getaways.
Review Summary
Sharon M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Loved the grounds! Very well camp fabulous sites! Absolutely is one of our new favorite close to home parks to use when we get only get away for a short weekend. Shoot for any weekend or week long stay. Close to shopping and dining if you didnt want to just sit at the site.
Steven R
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campsites are reasonably spaced and angled nicely, and are level. We enjoyed watching activity on the river, including many birds. But wherever we walked in the campground, several mis-directed "glare bombs" prevented being able to enjoy the night sky. And the lighted pedestals are a nuisance that cannot be avoided - there is no reason for all that invasive light. We are glad we had enough light-blocking coverings for all of our windows. Trains run nearby but we did not notice them at night. Fill your fresh tank on the way in, campers stayed connected to some of the spigots in the campground as if they were solely for their use.
Barb S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Beautiful park right on the Mississippi. Quiet and very well maintained, So peaceful and relaxing to sit in our camp site and watch the barges and river traffic go by. Sites were level and the cement pads spacious. Many large trees so no problem finding shade. The bathroom and shower facilities could use an update, but were clean. Nice dog park area with trash cans available. Very friendly staff. Located between Muscatine Ia. and Davenport IA, so lots to explore if you feel like leaving the campground.
Luz M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Campground is well taken care of and staff is great!
Dennis I
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Park was nice and well kept, bathroom floors and showers filthy!
Randy E
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very clean and relaxing
Darrin D
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great host always great experience
Dana W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We had a very positive experience at Shady Creek. The sites were fantastic!! Would love to come back and stay for a longer period of time.
Louie B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Enjoyed our stay
Allen O
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Nice and easy
Location Shady Creek
Address:
3550 Hwy 22
Muscatine, IA, 52761
United States
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Highway 22 about 17 miles and turn at the Shady Creek sign.
Shady Creek is accessible via Highway 22, which connects to major roads in the region.
Elevation: 171 feet
9.8 mi drive to downtown Muscatine (about 16 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
