Shady Creek
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
The Shady Creek Recreation Area is delaying their 2023 opening to June 30 to facilitate infrastructure upgrades. All campsites will be closed. Refer to this banner for any new information.
Same day, walk-in reservations can be made at the fee booth. All future reservations must be made online at Recreation.gov, using the Recreation.gov mobile app, or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777.
ONLY Credit Cards are accepted at this recreation area. Cash and Checks are not accepted.
Need to Know
Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
- All campers must register with the fee booth on day of arrival. Fee booth hours are 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. daily and 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of holiday weekends.
- Firewood is for sale in the park.
- Campers using a discount card are required to present the discount card and ID during check-in.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
1315 River's Edge Drive MUSCATINE IA 52761
Physical
3550 HWY 22 Muscatine IA 52761
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 563-419-0857
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Davenport, Iowa, drive west on Highway 22 about 17 miles and turn at the Shady Creek sign.
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site Shelter 1, Loop SHADY CREEK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 050, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop Downriver Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop Downriver Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop SHADY CREEK , Type Standard Electric
