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Access Site IA

Saulsbury Bridge Access

Cedar River • Cedar River • Cedar River

Source: iowa_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Muscatine, IA
County: Muscatine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.49794118, -91.17512354
FRXF+5X Muscatine, IA, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cedar River near Conesville, IA Same River 8.6 mi away
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Cedar River at Cedar Bluff, IA Same River 21.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cedar River
3 runs (1 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III Upstream from here (36.0 mi from take-out) Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP)
0.6 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 113 mi away Clay Hole, Cedar Falls (PnP)
0.2 mi 12 ft/mi
II(III) 150 mi away Charles City Whitewater
0.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Saulsbury Bridge Access is located within the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area in Muscatine, about 6.5 miles north and west of downtown Muscatine (take Highway 61 north 2.5 miles on Mulberry Road, then 4 miles west on Saulsbury Road). The site offers dedicated boat ramps for both the Cedar River and Chicken Creek, making it a primary launching point for paddlers in the area.

**Facilities & Amenities:** This full-service recreation area is well-equipped for a day outing or extended visit. Beyond the boat ramps, you'll find a handicapped-accessible fishing dock, camping facilities, picnic shelters, hiking and equestrian trails, and playground equipment. The area also offers canoe and kayak rentals through the Muscatine County Conservation Board, with shuttle trips available (reservations required in advance; minimum of three canoes). This is one of only three public boat ramps on the Cedar River in Muscatine County.

**Planning Your Visit:** Contact the Muscatine County Conservation Board (katie.hammond@muscatinecountyiowa.gov) for current information on water conditions, rental availability, trip reservations, and specific hours of operation. The site is open from 6 a.m. daily, and parking is available in designated lots.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Located within
Amenities
restrooms