Boaters along SC shoreline.
Kayakers along the Shady Creek shoreline
Shady Creek Entrance
Looking at Mississippi River and a speedboat going by.
Sunrise at Shady Creek

About Shady Creek

Shady Creek Campground is a 22-acre park where campers enjoy getaways on the banks of the Mississippi River. A nature trail, shore fishing and fantastic bird watching are offered at Shady Creek.

Available sites

53 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 14 ft
🚐 007, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 76 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 76 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 63 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 92 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 63 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: SHADY CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 14 ft · Paved
⛺ 054, Loop: Downriver Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 055, Loop: Downriver Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

601 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 601 reviews

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5 stars 68.1% (409)
4 stars 24.6% (148)
3 stars 5.3% (32)
2 stars 1.7% (10)
1 star 0.3% (2)

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Kathryn G

Verified

August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SHADY CREEK

Our favorite local campground!
Beautiful large lots, clean and quiet.

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Sean C

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August 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.

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Sean C

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August 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.

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Steve P

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August 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.

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Steve P

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August 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.

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Stephen B

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August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK

Excellent park for campers and rv’s.
Great boat launches !

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Stephen B

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August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK

Excellent park for campers and rv’s.
Great boat launches !

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Karl S

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August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK

We stay here once or twice every year. Beautiful views of the river. Sites are concrete and gravel. Nicely leveled. Water access very close.

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vickie p

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August 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.

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Karl S

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August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHADY CREEK

We stay here once or twice every year. Beautiful views of the river. Sites are concrete and gravel. Nicely leveled. Water access very close.

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Location & Directions for Shady Creek

3550 Hwy 22, Muscatine, IA 52761 United States

Elevation: 171 ft

Getting There

From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Highway 22 about 17 mi and turn at the Shady Creek sign.

Nearest town

Muscatine, IA - 9.8 mi

About 16 min to downtown

Highway access

Shady Creek is accessible via Highway 22, which connects to major roads in the region.

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: November 5, 2026

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