Cedar River Canoe Trips

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area | Muscatine County, IA

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  • I have read the canoe rental agreement and agree to the terms.

Rental Contract Agreement

I, the undersigned, being 18 years of age or older, hereby realize kayaking is a water sport which involves risk and danger and agree to abide by all the state laws and regulations governing the use of this kayak.  I assume all responsibility, not only for myself, but for the safety of all kayak users with me.  I take full responsibility for loss or damage to any rented equipment and will replace it at retail value.

I further agree specifically to:

  • Not allow more than 3 people in a canoe (a child of any age is a person).
  • Not allow persons under the age of 18 to operate or ride in this canoe without wearing a properly fitting lifejacket.
  • Not dive, enter the water, or swim from this canoe.
  • Not allow anyone to operate this canoe in a reckless manner.
  • Not allow any pets in this canoe.
  • Assume responsibility for this canoe and al equipment until it is secured on the trailer provided at the take out point.
  • Indemnify, save, and hold harmless Muscatine County, Iowa, its directors, officers, and employees and the Muscatine County Conservation Board, its directors, officers, and employees, from and against any and all claims and demands for, or in connection with, any accident, injury, death, or damage whatsoever caused to any person or property arising, directly or indirectly, out of the rental or use of personal property pursuant to the Kayak Rental Agreement and from and against any and all costs, expenses, and liabilities incurred in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought thereon.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds on any canoes not used on the day of the trip unless the trip has been cancelled by the Conservation Board due to weather, flooding, or water levels. The Conservation Board reserves the right to cancel float trips due to weather or river conditions.

Cancellations made at least 15 days in advance will be given a code to use for a future canoe reservation.

Refund Policy

If the Conservation Board cancels your trip due to weather or river conditions, you will be offered a coupon code to use at a later date. Refunds are not given without written request to the Muscatine County Conservation Board at least 15 days prior to your rental.

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.

(Typically we do not do rentals when the Cedar River at Conesville is over 10-feet or under 6-feet. Due to fast, high, swift water, or being so low you drag on sandbars the whole way down.)

The $25 fee includes a canoe, paddles, life jackets, and transportation to the launch point at Jack Shuger Memorial Park, Moscow for your canoeing party (no pets). Canoeists will meet at the Cedar River Boat Ramp at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area, and leave their vehicles. A minimum of three canoes must be rented for the shuttled trips.

Reservations are required 3-days in advance.
The canoes are made for 2-people, however a 3rd person (max) could ride in the middle.

To check availability or reserve canoes contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or  email us.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
2007 Saulsbury Road
Muscatine, IA  52761

Shuttle service meet at the Saulsbury Boat Landing on the Cedar River at 9:00 am.

Fees

A minimum of 3 canoes must be rented for the Canoe Shuttle on the Cedar River in Muscatine County to Operate.
Paddlers are picked up at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area Landing at 9:00 am.
People (only) are shuttled up to Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. 
Pets are not allowed on the shuttle, & vehicles stay at Saulsbury to wait for your arrival.
The float trip is about 9 river miles and takes an average of 3-6 hours (depending on water levels, and to complete.

$25/canoe - minimum of $75 for 3 canoes for the shuttle to run. Includes canoes, paddles, and life jackets.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in May-September
Trips leave at 9:00 am.

Reservations must be made 3-days in advance.

Call for Availability

563-264-5922

Address

3300 Cedar St PO Box 109

Muscatine, IA 52761

Closures

When the Cedar River at Conesville is over 10 feet or under 6 feet the shuttles do not run.

Where You'll Be

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Muscatine County

The Muscatine County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa, with the Mississippi River bordering the county on the east, and the Cedar River meandering through the center. The Muscatine CCB maintains 11 areas totaling 1,755 acres for public access. These areas include cabins, campgrounds, the Environmental Learning Center, a beach, Cedar River accesses, hiking/biking trails, wildlife areas, lakes, wetlands, and prairies.

For more information go to: muscatinecountyconservation.com

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