30 acres hosted by Dave R.
3 lodging sites · 32 RV/tent sites · 20 tent sites
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
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441 ratings · 188 reviews
Vince H.doesn't recommend
June 24, 2024
Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
“We don’t affiliate with Hipcamp”
I never found the place. Host’s phone was disconnected and said that he did not affiliate with hip camp. both the directions and how to contact the sites via Hipcamp lead me no where. Beware.
Twyla A.recommends
June 14, 2024
Site 1 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
Site 1 with RV and dog
Lovely small campground. Site 1 was well shaded with easy access to mowed trails and a creek for my dog to run loose. Clean bathroom and shower with easy access on gravel road from the highway. Yes, road noise but I consider it a “white noise” so it didn’t bother me and with the AC running, I didn’t hear it in the trailer. Highly recommend.
Lorey H.recommends
June 14, 2024
The Guest Cottage
Perfect place to stay after a long day of driving.
Emilly D.recommends
June 11, 2024
Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
Quaint private campground
Our family enjoyed Dave’s campground. The bathroom/showers were nice. Would stay again!
Mary Jane G.recommends
June 8, 2024
Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
I loved tent camping on this wonderful site! Dave was super helpful and met me to show me where to go when I arrived just before sunset. It was quiet and peaceful. Shower facility was clean. Would definitely stay here again!!
Alli M.recommends
May 21, 2024
Site 12 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
Amazing place + even better people!
Shady Brook campground was the perfect serene stop on my way traveling through Iowa! The facilites were top notch in terms of amenities and cleanliness, not to mention the hospitality shown to me was through the roof. I arrived before a big storm was suppose to hit and the host’s made sure I was aware and even gave me the option to be in a spot that was available closer to a shelter in the case of an emergency. The little crick that runs through was so peaceful and was a perfect place to nestle in with a book and rest up for my next day of travels. Would highly recommend and greatly appreciate all of their help along the way! Thank you Shady Brook, I will definitely be back on my way back east!
Hosted by Dave R.Joined in July 2017
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