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    Shadybrook Camping and RV Adventure

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    212 reviews
     · Earlham, Dallas, Iowa
    30 acres hosted by Dave R.
    3 lodging sites · 32 RV/tent sites · 20 tent sites
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    Big rig-friendly
    Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Best in Iowa: Finalist
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
    Full RV hookups
    Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
    This property has a year round running creek called Bear Creek. They also mined the stone off the property for the State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa. Abundant wildlife and mature beautiful trees. Hiking trails, playground equipment, dog park, shelterhouse, showerhouse/restrooms, community fire pit, all sites have fire pits and picnic tables, laundry area, rec room, and welcoming staff!
    Activities
    Biking
    Boating
    Fishing
    Hiking
    Natural features
    Forest
    Lake
    River, stream, or creek
    Swimming hole
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    The Guest Cottage
    100% (5)
    Cabin · Sleeps 2
    The Guest Cottage is available for rent. It has one king bed and accommodates two people. The room includes a flat screen tv, a small fridge, microwave, coffee pot, a table and two chairs, a chest of drawers, bedside stands, and a lamp. It also has heat and air conditioning. It does not have a restroom, but the showerhouse and restrooms are just a short walk away. So, reserve the Guest Cottage today! All of us here at Shadybrook Camping and RV Adventures look forward to meeting you!
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
    Showers
    Picnic table
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    $100
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    White Tail Retreat
    88% (4)
    Cabin · Sleeps 5
    Beautiful cabin with all the amenities! Sleeps 4-6. One queen bed in one loft. Two twin beds in other open loft and a full bed on the pull out air bed on the couch. Has a covered porch with a patio set. Off to the side, there is a firepit, picnic table, gas grill, and log furniture. Campground setting with walking trails.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
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    No pets
    Showers
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    $165
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    RV Connect rental
    Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 4
    Full RV Travel trailer with king bed and couch that folds into air bed, which is 70" sleeper. Sleeps 4-6 depending on size. Beds have sheets, pillows and blankets. Full kitchen and bathroom with standup shower.  Kitchen includes pots, pans and cooking utensils' along with silverware.  This is a must stay for all your camping fun.
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    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
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    $161
    / night
    for 2 guests
    RV/tent sites 32 sites
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    Floating Bed
    98% (24)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 6
    This Floating Bed is to give you the best night sleep.  The bed is in the Tree for your pleasure.  Stop it where you are most comfortable and enjoy the views.  Rock in the wind for your comfort. Campsite, fire ring, picnic table, parking.  Get your ZZZ's in the Tree'zzz at Shady Brook.   Suggestion: 2 people per tent for your best comfort - No one under 18 without parental supervision.  Weight limit 1000 lbs.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
    Showers
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    $68
    / night
    for 3 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $45
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    for 8 guests
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    100% (5)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $47
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    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $45
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    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $45
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    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $45
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    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $45
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 18 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    Booked 3 times
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    for 8 guests
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    Site 17 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    Booked 1 time
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    Site 34 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    100% (1)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    for 8 guests
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    Site 15 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    Booked 3 times
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    Site 16 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    Booked 1 time
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
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    $68
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    for 8 guests
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    Site 19 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 20 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 21 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. We sell wood on site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes and supervised at all times. Shots must be current. We ask that you pick up after them and dispose of it properly. Showerhouse and restrooms are down below. We have a laundry facility in the office area. We look forward to your arrival and meeting you, here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave Roberts.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 23 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Fishing less than .5 miles away. Animals are welcome on leashes and you must pick up after them. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave Roberts.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 24 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 26 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Fishing less than .5 miles away. Animals are welcome on leashes and you must pick up after them. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave Roberts.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 27 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 28 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 29 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Booked 1 time
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 16
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.  
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $47
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 30 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 31 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 32 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave Roberts.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Site 33 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Sites 15 -34 are pull through and full hook ups. Kayak rentals available. Fire ring and picnic table at your site. Many walking trails and option for community fire pit for groups. Pool on site with game room. Fishing less than .5 miles. Animals are welcome on leashes. We look forward to your arrival and thank you for staying with us here at Shady Brook. Thank you. Dave and Brenda
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $68
    / night
    for 8 guests
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    Booked 1 time
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 13
    We have electric available at the sites 30 or 50 amp.  Water is available to fill your tanks with and dump station on the way out for Sites 1-13.    Sites 1-4 are the 50 amp sites.   Sites 15-34 are full hook up with pull through.  See full hook up options to book.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Electrical hookup
    Water hookup
    from
    $45
    / night
    for 8 guests
    Tent sites 20 sites
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    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    95% (40)
    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
    from
    $29
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    92% (19)
    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
    from
    $29
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    100% (13)
    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
    from
    $29
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
    from
    $29
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
    from
    $29
    / night
    for 2 guests
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    Tent site · Sleeps 7
    Camp with us, with ground tents, hanging tents.  Check out the Floating Bed Rental as well.  What ever you camp in we look forward to you staying with us. 
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    3,000 ft
    Reviews
    96% Recommend471 ratings · 212 reviews
    Shady Brook presents a mixed experience for campers. Many appreciate its clean facilities, welcoming hosts, and the pleasant sounds of the brook, making it a restful stopover. However, its proximity to the highway brings noticeable noise, which may detract from the serene camping experience. Despite these challenges, the friendly atmosphere and thoughtful amenities like clean showers and a communal area make it a popular choice for travelers.
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    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Must-stay Outside Des Moines
    Tent ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Dave and his wife/partner are wonderful hosts and the grounds are well-maintained and clean! We will definitely be back again (this was our second stay already) and we recommend them to everyone we know.
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    Kasey D.
    1 review
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Cozy and simple
    25 ft Class C · Group trip ·
    Site 12 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    The hookups were very convenient and the showers on the campground was very nice. It's a good place to spend a night in a RV
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    Bhavani G.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Bird heaven
    Tent ·
    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    I did not want to leave. I had a little spot by the stream and I saw an amazing variety of birds. Really - warblers, and a kingfisher and so on. It was totally delightful. The host was super nice and friendly. I felt safe, this place is clean and welcoming. You can for sure hear the highway, it didn’t bother me though.
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    Miguette C.
    11 reviews
    Mixed feelings
    · May 2025
    Tent ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    The camp ground is nice- clean, well laid out, easy to get around. It is right next to I-80 so highway noise is there.
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    Adam K.
    1 review
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    · October 2024
    Very nice spot
    Tent ·
    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Very nice area and land! Little close to the interstate but not too much that it’s annoying. Will definetly be back! Very nice welcoming hosts. Stayed in tent site 3 which was little secluded but still near bathrooms / shower & all trails.
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    Erin H.
    1 year on Hipcamp
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    · September 2024
    16 ft campervan ·
    Site 10 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    Great showers! Nice location even though our site was near a creek and had lots of bugs. Office offered what looked to be good food options. Overall we would stay again!
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    Carrie B.
    7 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Bad camp spot
    Tent ·
    Site 12 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    We got there and we had to change tent sites 3 times before we liked where we were. The freeway was so loud we had to yell at each other to hear what we were saying. The bathroom was over crowded with how many people were there. Only one bathroom for 50 people. It really tucked. We had a tent site for 2 days but we were out of there the next morning. I will never go back to this camp spot
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    Anthony S.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Lovely night in Earlham
    Tent · With pets ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Beautiful place to pitch a tent in a thunderstorm. I was greeted by the host on arrival. The shower room was clean and modern. Small town just down the road with a grocery store.
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    Lisa Marie H.
    3 reviews
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    · August 2024
    Tent ·
    Floating Bed
    Loved the floating bed in the tree. Threw a sheet on the 'floor' & slept great all night. Plus the nearby bathroom facility was about the cleanest/best at any campground I've ever been to.
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    Rex F.
    6 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Tent ·
    Site 6 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Beautiful spot! Well maintained and clean as can be. A nice hot shower after a long road day!
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    Geoff M.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Great stay!!
    The Guest Cottage
    The cottage was cozy and was as described! We definitely appreciated the fans and ac unit, since it's summertime. It's a little trek up and down a small elevation for a bathroom. That would have been a little harder with our kids, but was ok with the two of us. Overall, I'd recommend checking it out!
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    Julia K.
    10 months on Hipcamp
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    · August 2024
    Peaceful, restoring tent site
    Tent · With pets ·
    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Believe it or not, Shady Brook actually has a shady brook and Tent Site 3 is wrapped by it. The sound of that brook at night was such a pleasant backdrop. The site itself is well back from the rest of the RV park so there is a good measure of privacy and seclusion and quiet in general. Shady Brook in general is an absolute gem of a facility. Extremely clean. Extremely well kept. The layout is basically a large circle with short drives directed outward for RV parking. The tent sites are placed at the far end of the circle from the entry so any traffic from RVs is limited. The circle itself is on a bit of a slope but all the sites are level themselves. There are ample potable water sources and a bathhouse that looks highly accessible for those with physical disabilities. One thing I truly admired about this site was just how family-friendly it is. The center of that circle is one very well kept lawn and there are some playground sets there for kids, as well as a big tree swing. This area also has a communal fire pit as well as a covered picnic area. Dave and company run a great campground and the office facility itself is quite helpful. You can buy some basic supplies, firewood, fire starters, and even order pizza and some other food. There is a washer and dryer as well. Overall, well, I arrived here in the middle of a cross-country trip, planning to move on the next day. It was so peaceful I decided within the first 20 minutes to stay an extra day. I'm glad I did.
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    Robert B.
    10 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Fabulous spot
    The Guest Cottage
    Awesome spot. We booked it the same day while we were traveling across the country. You can tell they put effort into making it a great spot to stay, we stayed in the Guest Cottage and the owner had the AC on for us when we came. There was fresh water right outside at the spicket just outside, and the bathrooms were right next door. Highly recommend a stay here
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    Heather G.
    3 years on Hipcamp
    Not recommend
    · August 2024
    Tent · With kids ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Accommodations were great (toilet, electric access, etc), but the site itself was very small and the location was only tolerable because there were no other campers on either side of our site. The owners were not terribly friendly and the location was very loud due to close proximity to the interstate.
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    Laura T.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · August 2024
    42 ft travel trailer ·
    Site 18 - Pull Throughs & Full Hook Ups
    The space was very tight and our rig didn’t fit very well. Getting in and out was quite difficult
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    Lynsie M.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Tent ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Great, cozy little spot! Perfect for our overnight on the trek back home - bookmarking for future reference. The option to order dinner from the hosts to your campsite is amazing!
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    Kristen E.
    8 reviews
    Mixed feelings
    · August 2024
    Tent · Group trip ·
    Site 16 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    The staff was helpful and the site was beautiful, but it is very close to the highway which made for a loud night, though if you like the white noise maybe that’s for you. However, since all of the site listings on Hipcamp have the same photos, the one I chose was at random and we ended up next to a creek full of still water that came with lots of mosquitos and other bugs. If the listings were individual I’d have booked another site but still happy to stay there.
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    Joy W.
    10 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Beautifully landscaped
    28 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
    Site 11 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    Beautiful green grass and nature all around with plenty for the kids (park and neat swings). It’s near the highway, making it easy to get to but it still feels private and quiet. You can tell the owners take pride in the property. I would happily stay here again.
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    Lindsey T.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    We will be back!
    14 ft pop-up camper ·
    Site 10 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    Short stay but plan on another, longer stay n the future!
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    Renee S.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Tent ·
    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Good campsite, good amenities, host was very nice. Great spot for my one-night camping needs.
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    Mack H.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    camping with your love once
    The Guest Cottage
    I love the location the vibe the treatment right when you go in the office the place was so beautiful. I will go again with my husband.
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    Alicia A.
    11 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Hidden gem
    30 ft fifth wheel ·
    Site 9 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    What a hidden gem! Host was very friendly and helpful. Nice shade through the park. We will definitely stay there again!
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    Renee S.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Great stay!
    Tent ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Sad I didn't have more time to spend here! Great price, great directions, clean facilities and helpful staff. Would definitely come back. I did slide around a bit on the gravel roads leading up to the location, but only because there were just very heavy rains in the area. And a few small fishtails are fun :)
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    Kiki M.
    5 reviews
    Not recommend
    · June 2024
    “We don’t affiliate with Hipcamp”
    Tent ·
    Site 3 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    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.
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    Vince H.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · June 2024
    The Guest Cottage
    Last minute trip and everything was better than expected and left pleasantly surprised. Great place and would recommend.
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    Jeff L.
    11 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · June 2024
    Site 1 with RV and dog
    20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
    Site 1 - RV'ing W/Elec at site Water to fill
    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.
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    Twyla A.
    5 reviews
    Recommends
    · June 2024
    The Guest Cottage
    Perfect place to stay after a long day of driving.
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    Lorey H.
    3 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · June 2024
    Quaint private campground
    Tent · With pets ·
    Site 1 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    Our family enjoyed Dave’s campground. The bathroom/showers were nice. Would stay again!
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    Emilly D.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · June 2024
    Tent ·
    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!!
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    Mary Jane G.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Amazing place + even better people!
    Tent ·
    Site 12 - Tent Camping at Shady Brook
    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!
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    Alli M.
    2 reviews
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    Earlham, Dallas, Iowa, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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