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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
dorothy s
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great views of Mississippi River and boat traffic. Very quiet campground!
Christy H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Love Shady Creek
Dewayne Z
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great place to camp- The host are great people and will go the extra mile to help out any needs. The only thing is the boat dock area needs dredged as there isn’t enough water to put your boat in and out. I have sent the core messages regarding this issue with no response 🤷♂️
Dewayne Z
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great place to camp- The host are great people and will go the extra mile to help out any needs. The only thing is the boat dock area needs dredged as there isn’t enough water to put your boat in and out. I have sent the core messages regarding this issue with no response 🤷♂️
Jeff M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice campground with level sites and easy to maneuver around. It is conveniently located for a short drive to other locations and places of interest like Wildcat Den and the old mill. We enjoyed going into Muscatine to eat, drink and see the historic buildings down town. Salvatores Italian Ristorante is a must for anyone going to Muscatine.
Jeff M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice campground with level sites and easy to maneuver around. It is conveniently located for a short drive to other locations and places of interest like Wildcat Den and the old mill. We enjoyed going into Muscatine to eat, drink and see the historic buildings down town. Salvatores Italian Ristorante is a must for anyone going to Muscatine.
Dave W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Nice campground will be back!
Dave W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Nice campground will be back!
Steve W
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We visited on the first day of the season. The crew was hard at work mowing and clearing storm damage. While we were filling up our water tank, a worker asked which site we were on. He then went right over and cut our site and the neighboring sites first, and was done by the time we got to the site. The facilities at this location were fully functioning and clean during our entire stay.
Steve W
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We visited on the first day of the season. The crew was hard at work mowing and clearing storm damage. While we were filling up our water tank, a worker asked which site we were on. He then went right over and cut our site and the neighboring sites first, and was done by the time we got to the site. The facilities at this location were fully functioning and clean during our entire stay.
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
