US Army Corps of Engineers · Iowa
Shady Creek in Iowa. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 51 public campsites we map in Iowa.
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.
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Start a 14-day trialSource: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-28, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.