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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
Douglas P
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campground is fine. Dogs continue to be a problem with people bringing 5 or 6 dogs with them. When I was booking a trip to Florida stopping at Corps parks most campgrounds had a limit of two dogs per site.
Douglas P
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campground is fine. Dogs continue to be a problem with people bringing 5 or 6 dogs with them. When I was booking a trip to Florida stopping at Corps parks most campgrounds had a limit of two dogs per site.
Vince F
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We really like Shady creek, but some improvements needed are ventilation fan in the shower houses (it was very hot and steamy in there) the river front needs dredged. (Can't put a boat in at the ramps and can't really fish from the bank there. It's all a mud bar in front of there.)
Vince F
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We really like Shady creek, but some improvements needed are ventilation fan in the shower houses (it was very hot and steamy in there) the river front needs dredged. (Can't put a boat in at the ramps and can't really fish from the bank there. It's all a mud bar in front of there.)
Sherri D
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady Creek has a very friendly team and is well managed by the rangers. It has nice views and good facilities and you can tell everyone cares about the property.
My only challenge arose with the sheer number of dogs. I love dogs but it was a little off-putting. One site near the front had six or seven small dogs in a corral and every camping trailer anywhere near me had dogs - mostly two per. In general campers seem good about keeping them leashed (I did see dogs off leash, though) but even then, with so many dogs, there was a LOT of barking all day as people walk by or they pass one another's sites or are being walked. It got to be a little much and was not as quiet and restful as we hoped. I know it's not practical and people need to vacation with their pets, but limiting the number of dogs at any one time would cut the noise. In the section I was in there were more dogs than humans.
Sherri D
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady Creek has a very friendly team and is well managed by the rangers. It has nice views and good facilities and you can tell everyone cares about the property.
My only challenge arose with the sheer number of dogs. I love dogs but it was a little off-putting. One site near the front had six or seven small dogs in a corral and every camping trailer anywhere near me had dogs - mostly two per. In general campers seem good about keeping them leashed (I did see dogs off leash, though) but even then, with so many dogs, there was a LOT of barking all day as people walk by or they pass one another's sites or are being walked. It got to be a little much and was not as quiet and restful as we hoped. I know it's not practical and people need to vacation with their pets, but limiting the number of dogs at any one time would cut the noise. In the section I was in there were more dogs than humans.
Jim J
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great weekend
Jim J
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great weekend
Richard C
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Excellent we will be back
Richard C
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Excellent we will be back
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
