Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area

This 675-acre multi-use park is adjacent to the Cedar River in the middle of Muscatine County. The mix of flood plain forest, open fields, creeks, and wetlands provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Park Hours 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location 2007 Saulsbury Rd.
Muscatine, IA 52761

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Activities

Boating

Camping

Canoeing

Fishing

Geocaching

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Nature Study

Picnicking

Trapping

This park is named for the old Saulsbury Bridge which used to cross the Cedar River at this location. Closed to vehicle traffic in 1965, all but two spans burned in 1977. The last two spans are open to foot traffic and offer scenic views of, and fishing access to, the Cedar River.

Habitat & Features

675 acres
Cedar River
Timber
Wetlands
Creeks
Reconstructed prairie
Flat terrain
Food plots

Amenities & Facilities

Campgrounds
Reserveable Picnic shelters
Playgrounds
Saulsbury Lodge
Restrooms/Showers
Handicapped accessible fishing dock
Boat ramps to Cedar River and Chicken Creek

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Rules & Regulations

Area closes 10:30 pm daily, except for registered campers
Pets must be leashed, except in public hunting area
Park in designated parking areas only
No target shooting allowed
All applicable Iowa hunting laws and fishing laws apply

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