Shady Creek

Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers

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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, and the park has spectacular views of the river. Many trees throughout the campground provide great places to lounge in the shade. 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 are popular activities in the park. The park's campsites contain 50-amp electric hookups, campfire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets and showers are provided, and a boat ramp and playground are on-site. 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. 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, with trails and observation decks open to the public; hunting and fishing are allowed in many areas of the refuge.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Location

054

Downriver Loop · TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 6
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Max Vehicle Length: 15
Campfire Allowed: Yes
Shade: Yes

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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Muscatine, IA

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Amenities

Accessible campsites
1 site
BBQ
Boat dock
Boat ramp
Camp host
Campfires allowed
Dump station
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Playground
Shade

Rules & policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 3
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed

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