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.
Recreation.govIA
Shady Creek
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
5
sites
Sat, Sep 12
4
sites
Sun, Sep 13
19
sites
Mon, Sep 14
26
sites
Tue, Sep 15
31
sites
Wed, Sep 16
31
sites
Thu, Sep 17
17
sites
Fri, Sep 18
11
sites
Sat, Sep 19
9
sites
Sun, Sep 20
32
sites
Mon, Sep 21
35
sites
Tue, Sep 22
39
sites
Wed, Sep 23
36
sites
Thu, Sep 24
33
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Shady Creek Campground is a 22-acre park where campers enjoy getaways on the banks of the Mississippi River. The park's campsites contain 50-amp electric hookups, campfire rings and picnic tables. The park has spectacular views of the Mississippi River.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 050
SHADY CREEK
68 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 042
SHADY CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
No
shade
Site 024
SHADY CREEK
64 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
SHADY CREEK
68 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
SHADY CREEK
59 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 045
SHADY CREEK
57 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
SHADY CREEK
76 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
SHADY CREEK
42 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 049
SHADY CREEK
66 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 027
SHADY CREEK
70 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 021
SHADY CREEK
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 025
SHADY CREEK
69 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 052
SHADY CREEK
56 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 035
SHADY CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 039
SHADY CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 026
SHADY CREEK
66 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 036
SHADY CREEK
64 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 040
SHADY CREEK
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
SHADY CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 037
SHADY CREEK
57 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 034
SHADY CREEK
59 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 030
SHADY CREEK
66 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
SHADY CREEK
64 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 046
SHADY CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Our new Check-Out time is 12:00 PM. The new Check-In time is 2:00 PM.
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.
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Common questions
Is Shady Creek available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Shady Creek?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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