Gibson Recreation Area
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.
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