Shady Creek
Shady Creek is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.44750, -90.87722
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 563-419-0857
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shady Creek
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Rio Park Department · 34 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Den State Park Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | $10 | — |
| Fairport State Recreation Area Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Camp Loud Thunder | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Clarks Ferry | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Andalusia Slough Campground | Private campground | 5.7 mi | — | — |
| West Lake County Park - Park Terrace Campground | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.