Henderson County State Conservation Area.

Campground Details

Open: Open all year

Henderson County Conservation Area, which includes Gladstone Lake, offers a variety of recreational facilities. The 27-acre lake has a shoreline of 1.5 miles and a maximum depth of 25 feet. The area, about 20 miles southwest of Monmouth and five miles east of the Mississippi River, has a total of 87 acres.

Picnicking
There is one area on a hill with tables and toilets.

Camping
Tent and trailer sites are available. All campers must obtain a camping permit from the park personnel. Group camping is permitted; all groups of more than 25 persons need advance permission to enter the area.

Fishing and Boating
The lake contains bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, carp and sauger. A boat launch is on the east side of the lake. Motors are not allowed; electric trolling only.

Winter Sports
Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted on the lake when the ice is thick enough.

 

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