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Shadybrook Camping and RV Adventure

96%
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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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Lodging 3 sites
RV/tent sites 32 sites
Tent sites 20 sites
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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Kasey D.
1 review
Recommends
· May 2025
Must-stay Outside Des Moines
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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Bhavani G.
4 reviews
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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Miguette C.
11 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Bird heaven
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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Adam K.
1 review
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
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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Erin H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Very nice spot
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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Carrie B.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
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!
Location
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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Hosted by Dave R.

Joined in July 2017
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