Mariposa Recreation Area
Mariposa Recreation Area is a 151-acre outdoor recreation area located northeast of Newton.
Mariposa Recreation Area is a 151-acre outdoor recreation area located northeast of Newton. A newly renovated 18-acre lake lies among the hills covered with pine trees. Fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking are the most popular attractions at the area. A Children's Nature Playscape is available for families to use. The playscape includes sand for digging, musical area , little free library and more. There is a primitive camping area and a ½ mile nature trail at Mariposa. This is an excellent park for a picnic, and there are many picnic tables and a covered shelter available.
Features
- Campground
- Shelter House
- Pit Toliets
- Butterfly Garden
- Hiking Trail
- Handicap Parking and Accesible Fishing Dock
- Lookout Tower
- Fishing Line Recycling Bin
- Nature Playscape
Park Hours
5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Location
Take highway T-12 north out of Newton and follow the signs to the park entrance.
7286 N. 67th Ave. E.Kellogg, IA 50135
