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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
Dewayne Z
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Place is real nice- The camp host attendants are really nice people- The only issue is the boat dock needs to be dredged - This has been a on- going issue at this site - Pls pass on to whom this needs to be sent to.
Dewayne Z
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Place is real nice- The camp host attendants are really nice people- The only issue is the boat dock needs to be dredged - This has been a on- going issue at this site - Pls pass on to whom this needs to be sent to.
Douglas P
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Barking dogs was a big problem. One camper near us had six dogs that all barked numerous times per day.
Douglas P
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Barking dogs was a big problem. One camper near us had six dogs that all barked numerous times per day.
Ron B
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Electric sites with water spigots spread out. All back in sites. Hard to get back in without going off paved road. Can be a mud hole when it rains. Nice shower and restroom sites. Hosts are great. Boat ramp available. Lighthouse bar and restaurant right down the road. Lots of trees. Wood for sale. Can accept most any size rig at all sites. Cement pad with gravel patio and picnic table. Dump station on the way out. Next to train tracks. Nice view of barge traffic on the Mighty Mississippi. Must reserve on recreation.com
michael y
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady creek has great host wonderful view of the river cement pads lawn is mowed everything is keep up really nice this is my favorite place to go camping
Ron B
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Electric sites with water spigots spread out. All back in sites. Hard to get back in without going off paved road. Can be a mud hole when it rains. Nice shower and restroom sites. Hosts are great. Boat ramp available. Lighthouse bar and restaurant right down the road. Lots of trees. Wood for sale. Can accept most any size rig at all sites. Cement pad with gravel patio and picnic table. Dump station on the way out. Next to train tracks. Nice view of barge traffic on the Mighty Mississippi. Must reserve on recreation.com
michael y
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady creek has great host wonderful view of the river cement pads lawn is mowed everything is keep up really nice this is my favorite place to go camping
Gary L
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Problems with water in the showers. Couldn’t get it warm enough. Hopefully fixed by next month
Gary L
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Problems with water in the showers. Couldn’t get it warm enough. Hopefully fixed by next month
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
