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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
Walter S
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great campground right on the Mississippi. Was nice to see the barges go by. There is a train track near by and they blow the whistle throughout the night.
Paul N
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We love this campground! It’s very peaceful most of the time. Restrooms are clean.
Lynn S
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Shady Creek has always been a nice quiet campground on the Mississippi. good restaurants in Muscatine if you dont want to cook.
Rhonda & James M
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We love this campground. It's quite (except for the occasional train), well maintained and near Wildcat Den state park. We also enjoy Muscatine Iowa's farmers market & arboretum.
Steve T
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Quiet, peaceful and clean
Carolyn B
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very well taken care of campground. Nice concrete parking pads that extend to the picnic table and fire pit areas.
Tamara T
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SHADY CREEK
It is a very peaceful place that is well maintained and it is lovely to just watch the boats and wildlife on the river. There is a train that goes nearby, but after a while a person doesn’t hear it. It is very close to Wildcat Den State Park and that is also very beautiful.
Beverly J
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SHADY CREEK
The campsites are very clean and tidy. There are some nice views of the Mississippi River. We appreciated the clean, well stocked bathrooms. Maple trees give plenty of shade. The cement pads are very level, and there are nice firepits. Check-in was easy.
One downside is that the train whistle is very loud.
The "trail" at this campground is very short, but the nearby Wildcat Den State Park has great hiking trails.
SARAH L
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Nice level cement spots and a family friendly park
Peter B
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Nice little spot on the river. Firewood is expensive.
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 7, 2026
