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Matsell Bridge Natural Area

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Matsell Bridge Natural Area near Central City, Iowa, features flat terrain with a mix of grasslands and woodlands. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Wapsipinicon River for fishing and canoeing, and Palisades-Kepler State Park for hiking and exploring.

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Location

Matsell Bridge Natural Area is located in Iowa

Address

3742 Matsell Park Rd.
Central City, IA 52214

Coordinates

42.13200071 N
91.38200097 W

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Central Park

19 min away

Wanatee Park (formerly Squaw Creek)

24 min away

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39 min from Cedar Rapids
52 min from Dubuque
55 min from Iowa City
1 hr 5 min from Waterloo

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

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Features

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Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
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Fires

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Ryan

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Reviewed Feb. 20, 2021

Great place

Good campsite for a mellow weekend. When i visited we were the only campers there an it was awesome!

Carol M.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2018

Nice little inexpensive primitive site... spaces almost always available

Nice quiet little primitive campground next to the Wapsipinicon River. Unfortunately, when I was there the last weekend of May, the gnats were bad, and the mosquitoes were just starting to gear up. HOWEVER, take bug spray and enjoy the rustic peacefulness of this "best kept secret" for primitive and inexpensive camping sites. Beautiful location, ranger close by, wood for sale just across the bridge, fire pits and picnic tables at every site. Good for RV, trailer or tent camping… level ground and lots of shade. Primitive bathrooms, no showers or running water.

Month of VisitMay

Randi C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2017

Quiet

The 4th of July weekend it was us, one other camper and the random one nighters. The first day my dog got off his leash and jumped into the river. An hour later he had gotten up the cliff and was in the woods and the DNR picked my up and took me back to camp. The DNR was very nice about everything. The dog came back to camp half an hour later. By the 3rd morning the river had risen to the point of flooding out our campsite. The DNR let us switch sites for our last night. Overall very good experience

SiteM16

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Matsell Bridge Natural Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Matsell Bridge Natural Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Matsell Bridge Natural Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Matsell Bridge Natural Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Matsell Bridge Natural Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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