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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
Chase H
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice campground on the banks of the Mississippi River. Nice long level concrete pads. The park is spotless and the grass is mowed. The only negative thing is the docks need to be dredged out as there is about 6” of water for 200 ft in all directions. We could not use the docks. Instead we used the state park (16 ft of water at docks) 3 miles away to launch and retrieve the boat.
Chase H
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice campground on the banks of the Mississippi River. Nice long level concrete pads. The park is spotless and the grass is mowed. The only negative thing is the docks need to be dredged out as there is about 6” of water for 200 ft in all directions. We could not use the docks. Instead we used the state park (16 ft of water at docks) 3 miles away to launch and retrieve the boat.
John B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great campground. All staff & volunteers very friendly. I'm a 3rd generation camper here & have seen the growth & development of this park. I do wish the individual with the political flags that contain F-bombs remember this is a family environment! I guess when you have the mind of a child you can get by acting like one.
John B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great campground. All staff & volunteers very friendly. I'm a 3rd generation camper here & have seen the growth & development of this park. I do wish the individual with the political flags that contain F-bombs remember this is a family environment! I guess when you have the mind of a child you can get by acting like one.
michael y
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
This is my favorite camping ground to go camping the host is awesome the view is fantastic watching the barges go up and down the river it’s so peaceful and quite love the smell of people cooking food on a open fire and go for walks and meeting new people
michael y
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
This is my favorite camping ground to go camping the host is awesome the view is fantastic watching the barges go up and down the river it’s so peaceful and quite love the smell of people cooking food on a open fire and go for walks and meeting new people
Harry G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great people and a nice location for paddlers going down the Mississippi. Coordinate in advance but they are excellent hosts
Harry G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great people and a nice location for paddlers going down the Mississippi. Coordinate in advance but they are excellent hosts
shari g
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: SHADY CREEK
great time
Judith(Jodie) M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Would be nice to have extra hooks in the showers!
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 11, 2026
