This 176-acre area is on high ground near the Cedar River valley. It offers a mixture of upland and woodland habitats.

Habitat & Features

• 176 acres
• Reconstructed prairie
• Steep wooded ravines
• Upland timber
• Several small ponds

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking lot
• Mowed trails

Activities

• Hiking
• Hunting/trapping
• Nature study

Rules & Regulations

• No target shooting allowed
• No motor vehicles allowed on the area
• All applicable Iowa hunting laws and fishing laws apply
• Complete County Conservation rules and regulations – See Sections 5, 6 and 7 for hunting rules

Special Use Permits

Are required to hold any event that meets one or more of the following criteria. The application must be filed with Muscatine County Conservation at least 45 days before the event. There is a non-refundable application  fee of $25 and proof of liability insurance is required.

1. Any event where 100 or more people are expected to attend.
2. Weddings and/or Receptions
3. Any event that charges admission
4. Any event that advertises it is open to the public

Contact the Muscatine County Conservation Office for a Special Use Permit.

Other Info

This area has some very hilly terrain. Hunting opportunities abound for turkey, deer, pheasant, squirrel, and rabbit.

Location & Maps

• From east side of Cedar River Bridge on 231st St. (G-28) follow the signs 7 miles south on Echo Ave. to 276th St. then follow 276th St. to the west and turn right on Casey Ave.
• Park Map – aerial photo with trails, boundaries, etc.

Disclaimer: This map does not show the correct boundaries for the Cedar Bluff Recreation Area. See the Park Map for the correct boundaries.