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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 51 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
54 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 054 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 055 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 001 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 002 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | None | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 007 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50/20/30 amp | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 92 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site Shelter 1 is listed accessible |
The park's campsites contain 50-amp electric hookups, campfire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets and showers are provided. A boat ramp and playground are on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Highway 22 about 17 miles and turn at the Shady Creek sign.
| Nearest town | Muscatine, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.4475° N, 90.8772° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Campers Inn RV of Davenport ↗ | 18.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fin & Feather ↗ | 37 mi |
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Worth a stop
Wildcat Den State Park is just north of Shady Creek, offering hiking trails and the historic Pine Creek Grist Mill built in 1848. The Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge is a 40-minute drive downstream. Trails and observation decks are open to the public. Hunting and fishing are allowed in many area of the refuge.
- under 0.1 miShady Creek Recreation Area - Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 3.6 miClark's Ferry Recreation Area - Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Pine Mill BridgeStructure · Muscatine · 2 mi
- Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilding · Muscatine · 2.3 mi
- Sinnett Octagon HouseBuilding · Muscatine · 8 mi
Natural features
The park has spectacular views of the Mississippi River. Many trees throughout the campground provide great places to lounge in the shade. The Upper Mississippi River begins at the headwaters of Lake Itasca, Minnesota and flows 1,250 miles to Cairo, Illinois where it joins the Ohio River.
Recreation
The Mississippi River draws many anglers annually. The most popular fish species is the channel catfish; bluegill, walleye and northern pike are also found in the river. Picnicking and playing horseshoes is a popular activity in the park.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shady Creek?
Sites at Shady Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shady Creek?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shady Creek have?
56 sites, including 51 standard sites with power, 2 tent-only sites, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Shady Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Shady Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Shady Creek?
Flush toilets and showers are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shady Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shady Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shady Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Shady Creek?
Site Shelter 1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Shady Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Shady Creek?
The Mississippi River draws many anglers annually. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shady Creek?
Muscatine, Iowa. Wildcat Den State Park is just north of Shady Creek, offering hiking trails and the historic Pine Creek Grist Mill built in 1848.
Source: Getting there