Hitchcock Recreation Area

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LocationHitchcock Recreation Area is overlooking the East Nishnabotna River.

Located just west of Atlantic and Lewis.

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Operating Hours & Seasons Hitchcock House is open May 1st -September 15, Thursday- Sunday 1-5 PM with the last tour starting at 4:15 PM.

Fee is charged for a tour for High School and older.

Hitchcock Recreation Area is open from 6 AM- 10 PM (or dusk)

The hunting area is subject to hunting seasons and times.

Hitchcock House Brochure Our PDF of the brochure for the park.

Hitchcock House Wedding policy Wedding policy for the grounds at Hitchcock Recreation Area.

Discover Hitchcock Recreation Area in Lewis

The Hitchcock Recreation Area contains the National Historic Landmark: Hitchcock House with hiking trails and hunting areas. A total of 66 acres has something for EVERYONE!

Features Available at Various Facilities

Electricity
Handicap Accessible
On-site resident host
Refuse cans
Restroom
Table with chairs

The Hitchcock House was built in 1856 by Rev. George B. Hitchcock, a Congregational minister. The Hitchcock House played a major role in moving freedom seekers to Canada prior to the Civil War. The house has been accepted as a site on the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is one of the few remaining Underground Railroad "stations" in Iowa. Gift shop also available.

You may also visit the Hitchcock House website for more information.

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