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How do I reserve a campsite?

Online reservations are available for the Main Campground at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area and Deep Lakes Campground.

Online reservations must be made at least 3-day in advance for campsites (otherwise it will show them as full, even if they are not.)
Campsites in these locations are available on a first come, first served basis if they are not already reserved. There will be an orange card in the site showing the upcoming date that a camper has it reserved. Guests are allowed to use the self-pay kiosk to reserve these sites on a 1-2 night baisis if there isn't already an online reservation for the site.
Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis for the River Campground and tent only areas at Saulsbury (these areas are not available for online reservations.

Deep Lakes Park Campground

22 full-hook-up sites with sewer, water, and 20-30-50 amp electricity.
Cost is $40/site/night
Modern family style shower house

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area

Main Campground
- 25 sites with 20-30-50-amp electric.
- There is a dump station and water for filling, but not at each site.
- Shower house
- Firewood for sale
- Cost is $25/site/night
River Campground
- 11 sites - no electrictity or water (however you can get water in the Main Campground)
- Vault toilet (however you can walk/drive to the Main Campground for the shower house)
- Located along the Cedar River (beautiful view, prone to flooding when the river is high.)
- Cost is $20/site/night
Tent Only Campground
- Choose wherever you want to set-up your tent
- Walk-in area
- Located along Chicken Creek - great fishing right from camp
- Short walk to the Main Campground shower house
- Cost is $10/site/night

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*Wednesdays are FREE* at all Muscatine County Conservation Campgrounds

Is horseback riding allowed at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area?

Yes! Welcome horseback riders. Thank you for choosing to visit the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. Following are rules and courtesies governing horseback riding at Saulsbury.

· Trails OPEN to horses are marked with a brown sign showing horse and rider.

· Trails CLOSED to horses are marked with the same sign, with a red slash.

· Horses must remain on designated roads and trails.

· Horses must use the most direct road route to a designated trail.

· Horses are NOT allowed in the campground, picnic shelters, or playground areas.

· Parking for horse trailers is in the equestrian parking area only.

· Please clean up droppings around your trailer, and on park roads.

· After extended rainy or wet periods, please use care to avoid damage to the trail surface.

Please note: Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area is a multi-use park and wildlife area that is also open to public hunting.

What do I do with this baby animal?

The best thing for baby animals is for them to stay with their mothers.

Baby Birds - Please attempt to put baby birds back into their nest or get them up off the ground to a branch or make-shift nest for their parents to continue feeding and taking care of them.
Baby Squirrels - Please attempt to put them back up into a tree or safe space where their mother's are able to come and care for them.
Baby Deer - It is normal for their mothers to leave them for a few hours at a time. The baby deer will lay still, not moving or making any noise until its mother arrives. Sometimes this is in a person's yard, or along a driveway. As long as they are in a safe area, it is best to leave them where they are for their Mom to come back and care for them. Rehabbers are NOT allowed to take deer, due to cronic wasting disease.
Baby Owls - It is quite common for owl babies to be found on the ground just before they are able to fly. They tend to escape the nest/tree a few days to a week before they are actually able to fly. It is best to keep them safe, in the area where they came out of the tree. Their parents will continue to feed and take care of them. If a raptor is injured - there are rehabbers who are able to care for them. Contact our office for more information at 563-264-5922.

Rehab for wildlife

There are several rehab facilities for wildlife.
We can help provide phone numbers for rehab facilities, however you will need to transport the injured animal to the facility if they are able to accept it.

What do the Cabins at Deep Lakes Park cost and how can I rent them?

Cabins 1 & 3

$109 in the off-season (Nov - Mar)
$134 in the peak-season (Apr - Oct)
Sleeps up to 4 people: 1 bedroom with a queen, and a sofa sleeper in the living room.

Cabins 2 & 4

$124 in the off-season (Nov - Mar)
$149 in the peak-season (Apr - Oct)
Sleeps up to 8 people: 2 bedrooms - 1 has a queen bed, the other has a queen and bunk bed (2 twin), plus a sofa sleeper in the living room.

You can view when cabins are available and rent them online at a time that is convenient for you.

Please note: rentals must be completed at least 3-days in advance.

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