Gilbertson Conservation Education Area

Discover Gilbertson Conservation Education Area in Elgin

This nearly 1,000 acre area is located along the Turkey River and is lined with streams, prairies, river bottoms, and limestone bluffs. The park has over nine miles of trails that are available for hikers, non-motorized bikes, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. 27 electrical sites, eight primitive sites, and seven walk in sites are available along with a playground, pavilion, sinks, showers, and flush toilets. The area also offers an interpretive center with fishing pond, a nature playscape and petting zoo in the summer. The complex features the Mavis and Conner Dummermuth Historical Buildings that preserves farm and home antiques from the 1890's-1920's.