This 240 acre recreation area offers a tremendous diversity of habitats for the outdoor enthusiast.


  Gibson Recreation Area

Gibson Recreation Area 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 renovated fishing pond, and several marshes can also be found in Gibson. This area is open to public hunting in the appropriate seasons.
Amenities include a shelter house, restroom, hiking trails and a handicap-accessible fishing pier. Overnight camping allowed by Authorization Only. Authorization fee is $20.00 per night.

The shelter house may be reserved. Please contact the Conservation Department's Office at
(319) 986-5067.
Shelter at Gibson Recreation Area

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One of our Recreatonal Cabins!

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