Hitchcock Recreation Area
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!
Location
Hitchcock Recreation Area is overlooking the East Nishnabotna River.
Located just west of Atlantic and Lewis.
- Click on "Get Directions"
- Right-click Park
- Get Directions to here
- Enter your location
Features
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.
More park features include:
- Vast Public hunting area.
- 1.75 mile nature trail to beautiful Nishnabotna River.
- Picnic Area (pack in- pack out please)
- Seasonal Restroom
- Nature Study
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.
Closures
The Hitchcock House is closed from Sept 15th to April 30th.
