Access Site
IA
Saulsbury Bridge Access
City: Muscatine, IA
County: Muscatine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.49794118, -91.17512354
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
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.
**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