State: Iowa
Address 1: 2370 Shady Oaks Road
City: Marshalltown
Zip: 50158
Phone: (641) 752-2946
Open: Open from Apr 1 through Oct 31
Number of Sites: 22
Full Hook: 13
Camp URL: http://www.bigtreehouse.net/shadyoaks.html
Tents Allowed: Yes
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” and gardens. Campers of all ages may tour the 12-level, 55-foot plus structure (weather permitting and 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.”
Amenities
Full hookups
30-amp service and 50-amp service
Showers
Bathroom facilities
Picnic Tables
Directions
Take Hwy 30, 3 miles East of Marshalltown, Iowa (or 3.5 miles West of LeGrand exit 192),
then 1/4 mile North on Shady Oaks Road