New Crystal Lake Club National Heritage Landmark
Nature preserve
1,327 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Lock and Dam No. 18 Historic District · Photo: US Army Corps of Engineers, Unknown Photographer · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Gladstone Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Gladstone Township
13% of Gladstone Township’s land is conserved, about 3,982 acres. 96 acres are parks and preserves, 131 per 1,000 residents. 2.1 miles of mapped trail cross Gladstone Township.
Conserved land
13%
3,982 acres · of 46.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.1 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
96 ac
131 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
8%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
9
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Henderson Creek State Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
1,053 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Henderson County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Park
92 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
3,982 conserved acres
13% of Gladstone Township’s land. Who manages Gladstone Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners2,168 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)1,070 ac
Army Corps of Engineers646 ac
State natural resources101 ac
Town or city2 ac
Private Historic or Cultural · 1,329 acConservation Easement · 1,070 acPrivate Conservation · 832 acRecreation Management Area · 646 acState Conservation Area · 88 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,067 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Crystal Lake Club Natural Heritage Landmark Private Historic or Cultural | Private owners | 1,329 | Closed |
| Mississippi River - Drew Chute Private Conservation | Private owners | 832 | Restricted |
| Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 646 | Open |
| Henderson County State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 88 | Open |
| Henderson Creek 3 Unknown | State natural resources | 13 | Open |
| New Crystal Lake Club State Recreation Area | Private owners | 6 | Closed |
| Gulf Port Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Gladstone Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Gladstone Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
9 lakes & rivers
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Gladstone Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 37 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
January is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Gladstone Township →
Next door
Gladstone Township and its neighbors
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Oquawka Township19 miBurlington13 miBiggsville Township2.6 miGladstone Township2.1 miCarman Township1.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Biggsville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Oquawka Township | 31% | 0.8 | 632 | 19% | A− |
| Carman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Gladstone Township
Are dogs allowed on Gladstone Township’s trails?
New Crystal Lake Club National Heritage Landmark and Henderson Creek State Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Gladstone Township?
16,863 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Gladstone Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 761 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Gladstone Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →