Shady Creek
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
Shady Creek in Iowa is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 12.8 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Shady Creek over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Ratings
📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Shady Creek FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Shady Creek?
Shady Creek in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Shady Creek when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Shady Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Shady Creek?
CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Shady Creek over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Shady Creek a good campground?
Shady Creek holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 333 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Shady Creek?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Shady Creek, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 142 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Shady Creek located?
Shady Creek is located in Coralville Lake / Iowa City, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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