| Nestled in the shade of giant bur oak trees, Shady Oaks is a restful retreat. Our campground offers one of the most unusual attractions in Iowa, "The Big Treehouse" & gardens. Campers of all ages may tour the 12-level, 55-foot plus structure (weather permitting & guide availability).
Shady Oaks is one of the oldest private campgrounds in Iowa (since 1850). It's story has been documented in the book "Quarter Mile Link." In 1996, as part of the Sesquicentennial celebration, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources named our stand of namesake trees to the Register of "Famous & Historic Trees."
On the old Lincoln Highway (Shady Oaks Rd.), Shady Oaks Campground is 1/4 mile north of Highway 30 just three miles east of Marshalltown. The Mesquaki Casino is only ten miles away.
There are 13 sites with full hookups, plus two more with electric only. All 15 sites offer 30-amp service, & five of them also offer 50-amp service. Five sites are drive-on (back-off) sites for motor coaches (40-foot units). The other sites accommodate 30-foot plus units. Tent sites, with access to shower/bathroom facilities, are available. |
Shady Oaks Campground Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
42.017096, -92.862183
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Campground: Shady Oaks Campground in Marshalltown Iowa *