| Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area | |
| Location: | Nodaway County, Missouri, United States |
| Nearest Town: | Quitman, Missouri |
| Coordinates: | 40.3483°N -95.1344°W |
| Area Acre: | 5111.0 |
| Elevation: | 1050feet |
| Established: | 1987 |
| Governing Body: | Missouri Department of Conservation |
| Website: | https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/bilby-ranch-lake-conservation-area |
Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area is a public conservation area located in northwest Missouri, United States. The 5111acres conservation area was established in 1987 when the Missouri Department of Conservation purchased a large tract of land that was once part of John S. Bilby's massive 26,000-acre ranch.[1]
The park is largely prairie, the largest remaining prairie in northern Missouri, but also contains cropland and 150 acres of lakes and ponds. The eponymous Bilby Ranch Lake is 110 acres and is located in the park's southeast.[1] Park activities include boating, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Bilby Ranch is an ideal habitat for pheasants and is regarded as one of the best places in Missouri for hunting pheasant.[2]