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
Pam E
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We have camped there 3 times and have loved it everytime!
Jon J
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The site is one of the best places we found to camp next to the Mississippi. The check in process was very efficient and physically distant compared to other Army Corps of Engineers camping sites. This is nice particularly important during a pandemic. If you use the bathroom, you may want to bring your own toilet paper since the toilet paper provided is pretty sheer. Also, bring paper towels to dry your hands and hand sanitizer to use when exiting to reduce the risk of Covid exposure.
David J
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great Host, very pleasant experience staying at this park
Jenny M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Absolutely loved the campground. Facilities are very clean and well maintained. Personnel are very attentive and observant.
Dwain B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Campsite was very good shady and not too close to anyone Would like that Site again
Jon J
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The site is one of the best places we found to camp next to the Mississippi. The check in process was very efficient and physically distant compared to other Army Corps of Engineers camping sites. This is nice particularly important during a pandemic. If you use the bathroom, you may want to bring your own toilet paper since the toilet paper provided is pretty sheer. Also, bring paper towels to dry your hands and hand sanitizer to use when exiting to reduce the risk of Covid exposure.
David J
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great Host, very pleasant experience staying at this park
Jenny M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Absolutely loved the campground. Facilities are very clean and well maintained. Personnel are very attentive and observant.
Dwain B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Campsite was very good shady and not too close to anyone Would like that Site again
Daniel E
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We were fortunate to get a "front row spot" facing the river on site 34; only problem was that BRIGHT Yard Light by the RR Building that basically destroys any chance of genuine campfire ambience for Both sites 33 and 34. The Corps of Engineers really needs to come up with a solution to Correct THAT situation. We were pleased to be able to gather some downed limbs and twigs for several pleasant (in spite of the yard light) campfires most every night and one of the cooler mornings as well. We appreciated the sound deadening effect of the "North Woods" making the passing trains much MUCH less of a distraction (than Clark's Ferry, for example). The host was very Kind and HELPFUL in answering any questions that we had.
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
