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 (535)
What Guests Are Saying
Shady Creek is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities and friendly staff, offering beautiful views of the Mississippi River and spacious, level cement sites. The park is family-friendly and has a pleasant atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some noise from trains and highways is noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Shady Creek is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities and friendly staff, offering beautiful views of the Mississippi River and spacious, level cement sites. The park is family-friendly and has a pleasant atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some noise from trains and highways is noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
vickie p
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Host was great with getting sites picked even though we had to move for the weekend as the original site was booked prior to us staying.
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Excellent park for campers and rv’s.
Great boat launches !
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Excellent park for campers and rv’s.
Great boat launches !
Steve P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Camp host was very nice and accommodating. Took care of everything for us to move our site our last day with a better view of the Mississippi River and closer to the bath facilities.
Steve P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Camp host was very nice and accommodating. Took care of everything for us to move our site our last day with a better view of the Mississippi River and closer to the bath facilities.
Sean C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Every thing went well and was very family oriented. My 4 year old son and I stayed the night in the camper having no issues with noise. The camper next to us had LED’s flashing all night so that was a little rough. Besides asking fellow campers to not flash lights all night the only other thing I would suggest is water hook ups per campsite. Not being able to hook up to water is kind of a bummer.
Sean C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Every thing went well and was very family oriented. My 4 year old son and I stayed the night in the camper having no issues with noise. The camper next to us had LED’s flashing all night so that was a little rough. Besides asking fellow campers to not flash lights all night the only other thing I would suggest is water hook ups per campsite. Not being able to hook up to water is kind of a bummer.
Kathryn G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Our favorite local campground!
Beautiful large lots, clean and quiet.
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady Creek is a very quiet campground. Nice bathroom facilities. Large sites, cement. Great fire pits. Close by water hydrants.
Activities we enjoy while at Shady Creek: hiking at Wildcat Den State Park nearby, kayaking on the river, (boat ramp in the campground) drive into Muscatine to dine, parks for walking, waterfront “boardwalk”, museum of pearl button industry.
Best thing is the Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center! Also there Arboretum.
We enjoy Shady Creek, one of our favorite campgrounds!
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady Creek is a very quiet campground. Nice bathroom facilities. Large sites, cement. Great fire pits. Close by water hydrants.
Activities we enjoy while at Shady Creek: hiking at Wildcat Den State Park nearby, kayaking on the river, (boat ramp in the campground) drive into Muscatine to dine, parks for walking, waterfront “boardwalk”, museum of pearl button industry.
Best thing is the Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center! Also there Arboretum.
We enjoy Shady Creek, one of our favorite campgrounds!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4475 / -90.8772
Elevation: 171 feet
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: June 3, 2026
