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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
Sylvia S
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We love to watch the barges on the river, the grounds are well kept and staff was very friendly.
Sylvia S
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We love to watch the barges on the river, the grounds are well kept and staff was very friendly.
Alan L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Site was excellent. Water fill station conveniently located and attendant was great! We look forward to staying another time
Alan L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Site was excellent. Water fill station conveniently located and attendant was great! We look forward to staying another time
Robert M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We camped at site 13 along the river, mostly shady throughout the day minus a few hours in the afternoon. Lots of transportation commerce both in rail and barge traffic to keep things interesting. The shower house was adequate although it’s in need of in update.
Robert M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We camped at site 13 along the river, mostly shady throughout the day minus a few hours in the afternoon. Lots of transportation commerce both in rail and barge traffic to keep things interesting. The shower house was adequate although it’s in need of in update.
dorothy s
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campground is very well kept and restrooms clean and in good working order.
Person doing the mowing was very considerate and waited until we were gone before mowing around our camper.
The hosts were so friendly and kind and recognized us from previous visits. The volunteer was friendly as well.
Love this campground with its great views of activity on the Mississippi River.
Have to learn to live with the trains passing several times per day!
dorothy s
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campground is very well kept and restrooms clean and in good working order.
Person doing the mowing was very considerate and waited until we were gone before mowing around our camper.
The hosts were so friendly and kind and recognized us from previous visits. The volunteer was friendly as well.
Love this campground with its great views of activity on the Mississippi River.
Have to learn to live with the trains passing several times per day!
Cybil M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice and clean sites
Cybil M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice and clean sites
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
