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  3. Shady Oaks Campground

Camping at Shady Oaks Campground near Garden City

Private campground · Garden City · 7 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Peaceful, quiet, and relaxing, the campground is located on the banks of the Watonwan River and is especially suited for private, quiet camping or for group gatherings.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 7 site types
Primitive ​(NO Electric or Water)
TentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Primitive Tents
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Check dates on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Primitive ​(NO Electric or Water)✓✓from $29
Primitive Tents✓✓from $29
RV/Tent ​(with Electric and Water)XX—
Primitive ​(NO Electric or Water)XX—
Primitive TentsXX—
Rv SiteXX—
Rv center siteXX—

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $58 for 2 nights
$29/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

2 openSites from $29/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 5 electric individual sites.

Location

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Shady Oaks Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Shady Oaks Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Shady Oaks Campground have RV hookups?
5 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Shady Oaks Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Shady Oaks Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 5 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Garden City, MN (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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12 mi from Shady Oaks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

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12.8 mi from Shady Oaks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $29/night
$58 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Flandrau State Park

22.7 mi from Shady Oaks Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Minnesota State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience Wisconsin area · 7 hr–10 hr · from $225/person
    • Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Wisconsin area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $8/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour Wisconsin area · 1.6 hr–2 hr · from $101/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 5 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

“Blue Light Special" Well Equipped Pet-Friendly Bunkhouse, Sleeps 5
“Blue Light Special" Well Equipped Pet-Friendly Bunkhouse, Sleeps 5

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 60 mi from campground

$119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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White Lightning! Loves Pets! Bunkhouse, Sleeps 7 Boondocking Machine!
White Lightning! Loves Pets! Bunkhouse, Sleeps 7 Boondocking Machine!

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 7 · 60 mi from campground

$124/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Keystone RV Passport SL
2021 Keystone RV Passport SL

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 10 · 60 mi from campground

$131/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Shady Oaks Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Wisconsin area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $8/person

Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience
Riverside Ride UTV and Tubing Experience

Wisconsin area · 7 hr–10 hr · from $225/person

Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour
Manitowoc Maritime & Lakefront Segway Tour

Wisconsin area · 1.6 hr–2 hr · from $101/person

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Northern Waters Distillery
Behind the Scenes Tour at Northern Waters Distillery

Wisconsin area · 1 hr · from $15/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202614%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
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7 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

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2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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USA, Canada & Mexico Data eSIM : 0.5GB Daily to 10GB-30 Days

Wisconsin area · 30 days · from $23/person

Northern Waters Distillery Snapshot Tour with Cocktail Tasting
Northern Waters Distillery Snapshot Tour with Cocktail Tasting

Wisconsin area · 30 min · from $12/person

Northwoods UTV Rentals
Northwoods UTV Rentals

Wisconsin area · 8 hr · from $450/person

Eau Claire Sports History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Eau Claire Sports History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Wisconsin area · 1.3 hr–2 hr · from $8/person

Northern Wisconsin Snowmobile Rentals
Northern Wisconsin Snowmobile Rentals

Wisconsin area · 8 hr · from $354/person