Gibson Recreation Area

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Location1259 260th St. Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641

Operating Hours & Seasons This area is open year-round. Camping and shelter house reservations are available mid-April through mid-October.

Discover Gibson Recreation Area in Mt. Pleasant

This 240 acre recreation area offers a tremendous diversity of habitats for the outdoor enthusiast. Majestic hardwood forests dominate much of this area but a restored tall grass prairie, a fishing pond, and several marshes can also be found in Gibson. This area is open to public hunting during the appropriate seasons.

Features Available at Various Facilities

Carry in/carry out refuse
Electricity
Fire ring
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Pressurized water

Amenities include a shelter house, hiking trails, and a handicap-accessible fishing pier.

All campers are required to register with the Henry County Conservation Department. For more information contact that conservation office at (319) 986-5067. (2 week max per camping unit). Primitive Camping Only.

Shelter house reservations can also be made by contacting the Henry County Conservation Department.