McKeown Bridge River Access

This seven-acre area offers bank fishing as well as boat access to the Cedar River. The Swamp White Oak Preserve, managed by The Nature Conservancy is nearby.

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Park Hours 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location Co Hwy G28
Conesville, IA 52739

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Activities

Boating

Fishing

Nature Study

Picnicking

This is one of three public boat ramps on the Cedar River in Muscatine County. The others are at Jack Shuger Memorial Park and the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. The next public boat ramp to the south is River Forks Access in Louisa County near Fredonia.

Habitat & Features

Seven acres
Wooded shoreline
Cedar River

Amenities & Facilities

Parking lot
Boat ramp

Rules & Regulations

All applicable Iowa fishing laws apply

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Special Use Permits

Are required to hold any event that meets one or more of the following criteria. The application must be filed with Muscatine County Conservation at least 45 days before the event. There is a non-refundable application fee of $25, and proof of liability insurance is required.

Any event where 100 or more people are expected to attend.
Weddings and/or Receptions
Any event that charges admission
Any event that advertises it is open to the public

Contact the Muscatine County Conservation Office for a Special Use Permit.