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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
Terrence Z
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SHADY CREEK
This was our first time there very nice part hostess were very nice and polite. The pads are concrete plenty of room between campers Mississippi rivers in your background we’ll definitely come back.
Monte M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice park, quiet, helpful camp hosts, clean. Pleasant place with nice views of the Mississippi River.
Allen O
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great place
Monte M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Very nice park, quiet, helpful camp hosts, clean. Pleasant place with nice views of the Mississippi River.
Angie B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
On one side of the park you can watch the barges and boat go by on the back side you get to hear the trains. Very relaxing and calming.
Terrence Z
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SHADY CREEK
This was our first time there very nice part hostess were very nice and polite. The pads are concrete plenty of room between campers Mississippi rivers in your background we’ll definitely come back.
Angie B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHADY CREEK
On one side of the park you can watch the barges and boat go by on the back side you get to hear the trains. Very relaxing and calming.
Allen O
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SHADY CREEK
Great place
Terry S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We came without reservations because we had planned on staying at another park and found last minute that it was full. A Ranger helped us to get reservations at Shady Creek and was very helpful to us. We got a beautiful shady spot and had a wonderful time! Everyone at this park from the mowing guy to the the camp host and rangers are always kind and helpful! Restrooms and showers are clean and well maintained also!
Terry S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SHADY CREEK
We came without reservations because we had planned on staying at another park and found last minute that it was full. A Ranger helped us to get reservations at Shady Creek and was very helpful to us. We got a beautiful shady spot and had a wonderful time! Everyone at this park from the mowing guy to the the camp host and rangers are always kind and helpful! Restrooms and showers are clean and well maintained also!
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
