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Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp

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Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, managed by the Muscatine County Conservation Board, includes this walk-in primitive tent camp set within bottomland woodlands along a waterway. Sites are spread out with few tables and fire rings, and parking sits within 100 yards, so campers pack gear in and out on foot. Water, showers, and firewood are available at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area - Main Camping area nearby. At $10 a night with pets allowed, the site works well for anglers and paddlers who want direct water access without a developed campground setup.

Reservation Info

Campgrounds open from April 15-October 31 Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No reservations are taken.

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Map & DirectionsSaulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp is located in Iowa near Muscatine

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

41.49709283592851 N
91.16795069972805 W

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Connectivity

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Connectivity

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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

Neat Primitive Tent CG along water

The camp is walking only, with few tables and fire rings. Firewood available t main cg all ng with water and showers there too. Sites are spread along a waterway within bottom land woodlands with water access for fishing, paddling etc. Parking is within 100 yards so must pack in/out, use Leave No Trace ethics.

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  • Review photo of Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp by James M., August 28, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Saulsbury Bridge Rec Area, Primitive Tent Camp?

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