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Boat Ramp Shelter #2
This shelter is near the Cedar Riverboat ramp. It features seating for 60-80 people, electricity (no lights), upright grill and ground level fire ring, horseshoe pit and parking. Nearby features include vault toilets and a campground. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $20.
To check availability or reserve this shelter contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Cedar River Canoe Trips
Ten canoes are available for shuttled float trips on the Cedar River in Muscatine County. Trips go from Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow to the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area ( approximately 9 miles), where the Cedar River meanders through floodplain forests and Wiese Slough, a State-owned wildlife management area. It is typically wide and fairly shallow during the summer months. There is no white water and it is a safe and interesting stretch of the river for experienced and novice canoeists.
Shuttle trips may be scheduled Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, May through September as river conditions allow. Fee includes canoe, paddles, life jacket, and transportation to launch point in Jack Shuger Memorial Park for your canoeing party (no pets). Canoeists meet at the Cedar River Boat Ramp in the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. A minimum of three canoes must be rented for the shuttled trips.
Reservations required in advance. Fee is $25/canoe for two people, a third (maximum) person may be added for an additional $5.
To check availability or reserve canoes contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
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Chicken Creek Shelter #1
This shelter is near the park entrance in the Chicken Creek picnic area. It features seating for 60-80 people, electricity (no lights), upright grill and ground level fire ring, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit and parking. The area also offers bank fishing, a handicapped accessible fishing dock, and boat ramp on Chicken Creek, playground and vault toilets. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $20.
To check availability or reserve this shelter contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Muscatine County
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Discovery Park Shelter (large)
This large open picnic shelter is located near the Environmental Learning Center. It features seating for 80-100 people, electricity (no lights), adjacent parking and a modern restroom. There is green space for play and access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $35.
To check availability or reserve this shelter contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Discovery Park
Muscatine County
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Discovery Park Shelter (small)
This small open picnic shelter is located near the park entrance. It features seating for 15-20 people. Parking is available and a portable toilet is nearby. The shelter is near Discovery Pond and offers access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $15.
To check availability or reserve this shelter contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Discovery Park
Muscatine County
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Jack Shuger Memorial Park Shelter
This large open shelter has seating for 50-60 people. Nearby features include a large playground, drinking water, and vault toilets. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise reserved. Although there is no rental fee, this shelter can be reserved by calling Larry Beinke at (563) 724-3435.
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Jack Shuger Memorial Park
Muscatine County
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Kayak Rentals
We offer three 12-foot kayaks and three 10.5-foot kayaks. All are one person kayaks. They can be reserved with a deposit, then you pick up the kayak and take it to your destination. Kayaks can be rented for one or more days. Car top carriers and a trailer are available for transportation of the kayaks. These are recreational kayaks with a larger opening and no skirting so getting in and out is easy. They are designed for easy paddling on lakes, ponds, streams and gentle rivers.
For rental rates, to check availabilty, or reserve kayaks contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
Reservations required in advance.
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Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center
The Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center hosts a permanent exhibit, "Iowa's Changing Landscape," describing our changing landscape and how it affects native wildlife. There are also two large aquariums, temporary nature exhibits, and live snake, turtle, amphibian, and raptor displays. The Environmental Learning Center is home to the Conservation Board offices and has a large classroom that is available for businesses and organizations to rent for meetings.
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Discovery Park
Muscatine County
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area Main Campground
The Main Campground at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area has the following amenities
- 24 camping spurs
- Electrical hookups
- Modern restrooms and showers
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Firewood
- Playground
- Campground host
Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and on-site parking. Campsites are $15 per night. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No reservations are taken.
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area River Campground
The River Campground at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area has the following amenities
- 9 camping spurs along the Cedar River
- Restrooms (vault toilets)
- Showers available in Main Campground
Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and on-site parking. Campsites are $12 per night. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No reservations are taken.
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area Tent Camping
There are two primitive camping areas at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. Fees are $8 per night.
- Primitive environment
- Tents only
- No vehicle parking at the campsite
- Limited picnic tables and fire rings
- Restrooms in Main or River Campgrounds
- Showers available in Main Campground
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
Muscatine County
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Saulsbury Lodge
Saulsbury Lodge is situated near the Cedar River at the foot of the old Saulsbury Bridge. It is available for rent year-round and offers indoor space for dining and relaxing as well as outdoor space for play and access to nature trails. Saulsbury Lodge is suitable for large picnics, family gatherings, or small wedding receptions.
Amenities include
- Kitchen w/stove & refrigerator
- Tables and chairs for 75
- Flush toilets
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Heat
- Outdoor patio & grill
- Parking lot
- Access to Saulsbury Bridge
- Access to nature trails
For prices and availability contact the Muscatine County Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
Muscatine County
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