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!
Park Closure: The Hitchcock House is closed to tours for a
reconstruction project until further notice. Hunting area, trails, and
barn rentals are still available.
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 October 1st to April 30th.
