Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area

This 675-acre multi-use park and wildlife area 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 & Trapping

Nature Study

Paddling

Picnicking

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

3 Campgrounds
- Main Campground has electricity, shower house, firewood for sale, dump station, and potable water - reservable online.
- River Campground - has a latrine (guests may use the Main Campground shower house and firewood shed)
- Tent Only - is primitave. There isn't actual spots, guests can choose their location along Chicken Creek in the Area A Tent Only Campground
2 Reserveable Picnic shelters
- Chicken Creek Shelter - near CC with a playground and latrine
- Boat Ramp Shelter - next to the River Campground
2 Playgrounds
- One in the Main Campground
- One near the Chicken Creek Shelter
Saulsbury Lodge - Reservable Online!
Equestrian Parking & Trails - Equestrian Rules
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
Equestrian parking and Horseback riding allowed on designated areas.
No target shooting allowed
All applicable Iowa hunting laws and fishing laws apply

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