Shady Creek

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

🏕️ CampgroundCoralville Lake / Iowa CityIowa⭐ 4.6 (321)

🟢 43 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 56 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Shady Creek in Iowa has 43 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 SHADY CREEK #046 & SHADY CREEK #047 next to each othersites SHADY CREEK #001, #021, #043, #046, #047

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SHADY CREEK #050–SHADY CREEK #053 next to each othersites SHADY CREEK #003, #007, #009, #025, #026, #029, #030, #031, #038, #040, #041, #042, #050, #051, #052, #053

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites SHADY CREEK #044, #048

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Downriver Loop #055

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites SHADY CREEK #011, #017, #020, #027

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites SHADY CREEK #024

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites SHADY CREEK #002, #013, #018, #039

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites SHADY CREEK #012, #014

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SHADY CREEK #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withDana Mcnamee

Campsite SHADY CREEK #001 — SC Site 01 — **Site SHADY CREEK #001** · SC Site 01CEMVR-OD-MN

Campsite SHADY CREEK #021 — A photo of Site 021 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #021** · A photo of Site 021 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withDana Mcnamee

Campsite SHADY CREEK #043 — A photo of Site 043 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #043** · A photo of Site 043 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withMalia Washington-Cook

Campsite SHADY CREEK #043 — SC Site 43 — **Site SHADY CREEK #043** · SC Site 43CEMVR-OD-MN

Campsite SHADY CREEK #046 — A photo of Site 046 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #046** · A photo of Site 046 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withMalia Washington-Cook

Campsite SHADY CREEK #047 — A photo of Site 047 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #047** · A photo of Site 047 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withMalia Washington-Cook

Campsite SHADY CREEK #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK with — **Site SHADY CREEK #003** · A photo of Site 003 of Loop SHADY CREEK at SHADY CREEK withMalia Washington-Cook

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $14–$26/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★321 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 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 much does it cost to camp at Shady Creek?

Campsite fees at Shady Creek run about $14–$26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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.

Is Shady Creek a good campground?

Shady Creek holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 321 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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