See main article: List of Missouri conservation areas. The Northwest administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, and Mercer counties. The regional conservation office is in St. Joseph.
| Conservation Area | Description | Size | County | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Access | This is a forest area on the Platte River.https://web.archive.org/web/20120507013945/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8909 | 1.6disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6438°N -94.7263°W | |
| Agency Conservation Area | This is a forest area on the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507013952/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9238 | 93disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6298°N -94.7314°W | |
| Bagley (Peter and John) Woods Conservation Area | This is an old-growth oak-hickory forest, a stand of state-endangered northern pin oaks and a small stream. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507013958/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8119 | 21disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Mercer | 40.5722°N -93.6874°W | |
| Belcher Branch Lake Conservation Area | This tract is mostly cropland and old fields with some forest and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014004/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8925 | 395disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.5843°N -94.7323°W | |
| Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area | This area contains grassland, cropland, old fields, and some forest. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing dock, fish cleaning station, Bilby Ranch Lake (110 acres), and many small fishing ponds. https://web.archive.org/web/20110913055150/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8733 | 5089disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.3548°N -95.1514°W | |
| Blue Jay Trail Access | This forest area offers access to Crooked River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014014/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8503 | 33disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.4638°N -94.1003°W | |
| Bluffwoods Conservation Area | Bluffwoods and Goodell Annex overlook the Missouri River floodplain just south of St. Joseph. Both areas are mostly forested with scattered open grasslands. The Bluffwoods area has numerous service roads and several established trails for hiking. The Fore https://web.archive.org/web/20100528173737/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7403 | 2247disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6289°N -94.9421°W | |
| Bluffwoods CA - Goodell Memorial Annex | Bluffwoods/Goodell is mostly forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014031/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8435 | 58disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6632°N -94.9125°W | |
| Bonanza Conservation Area | This area contains forest, old fields, cropland, and grassland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, fishable ponds, numerous fishless ponds, and 4 permanent streams (Crabapple Creek, Shoal Creek, Brush Creek, and Log Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20100527150243/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6805 | 1863disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Caldwell | 39.6269°N -93.9726°W | |
| Bosworth Access | This area contains old fields and forest and offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044549/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6218 | 12disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Carroll | 39.4735°N -93.264°W | |
| Brickyard Hill Conservation Area | The area is mostly forest with significant tracts of old fields and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014045/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6301 | 2296disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.4733°N -95.573°W | |
| Bridgewater Access | This area offers access to the 102 River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014051/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7930 | 11disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.2426°N -94.8358°W | |
| Bristle Ridge Access | This area offers access to the Long Branch of the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014058/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9206 | 1.4disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.1706°N -94.748°W | |
| Brown (Bob) Conservation Area | This area contains more than 1000acres of wetlands along with cropland, old fields, grassland, and forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014101/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8142 | 3361disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 39.959°N -95.2352°W | |
| Brown (Tom) Access | This area is mostly old fields with some timber and offers access to the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014105/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7804 | 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.9033°N -94.9674°W | |
| Brunswick Access | Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, pavilion, and a permanent stream (Grand River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044614/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7209 | 1.8disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.4221°N -93.132°W | |
| Bunch Hollow Conservation Area | This area contains more than 1300acres of forest along with old fields, grassland, savanna and cropland. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527150254/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8331 | 3302disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Carroll | 39.5866°N -93.597°W | |
| Burton Bridge Access | This area is mostly old fields. It offers access to the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014111/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8516 | 18disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.5813°N -94.7172°W | |
| Chillicothe (Coval Gann -) Access | There is a boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014116/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8518 | 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Livingston | 39.7534°N -93.5546°W | |
| Chloe Lowry Marsh Natural Area | This area includes 40acres of freshwater marsh and 15acres of wet-mesic prairie. Chloe Lowry Marsh is 1 of the highest quality natural marshes in the state containing 6 Missouri species of conservation concern.https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014121/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9225 | 113disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Mercer | 40.4344°N -93.6104°W | |
| Christie (James D) Conservation Area | The areas contain forest, cropland, old fields, and grassland. There are fishable ponds on Christie CA. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014130/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7923 | 174disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 40.0636°N -94.7991°W | |
| Corning Conservation Area | This area is located in the Missouri River floodplain and contains a mix of young forest, cropland, grassland, wetlands, and idle crop fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014136/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200222 | 1958disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison, Holt | 40.2524°N -95.4888°W | |
| Crooked River Conservation Area | This area contains old fields, forest, cropland, grassland, and wetlands. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014142/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8314 | 1411disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.408°N -94.0569°W | |
| Crusader's Access | This area offers access to the Weldon Fork of the North Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014150/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9019 | 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Grundy | 40.2438°N -93.5993°W | |
| Dalton Bottoms Access | This old-fields area provides access to the Missouri River and the Chariton River via the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044639/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9627 | 54disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.3159°N -92.9627°W | |
| Davis (The Eva N) Memorial Conservation Area | The areas contain forest, cropland, old fields, and grassland. There are fishable ponds on Christie CA. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014154/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7112 | 30disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 40.0681°N -94.8027°W | |
| Denton (Andy) Access | This access is a mix of forest, cropland, and old field habitat with access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014159/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7715 | 123disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Gentry | 40.0964°N -94.3484°W | |
| Deroin Bend Conservation Area | This area is primarily old fields, forest, and wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, Missouri river Chute, and a permanent stream (Missouri River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014203/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9615 | 1213disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.2667°N -95.5416°W | |
| DuPree (Arthur) Memorial Conservation Area | Mostly forest with some old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014209/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9402 | 215disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7826°N -94.8808°W | |
| Elam Bend Conservation Area | This area is a mixture of forest, old field, and cropland habitat. The area features a boat ramp with access to the Grand River, a firearms shooting range, primitive camping, and a disabled accessible privy. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014215/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7926 | 1497disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Gentry | 40.0841°N -94.2572°W | |
| Elrod Mill Access | This area is mostly forest with some cropland and old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014417/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8120 | 59disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 40.0003°N -94.6946°W | |
| Floyd (Nannie B) Memorial Conservation Area | This is a forest area. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044715/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8407 | 19disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.6593°N -93.0544°W | |
| Fountain Grove Conservation Area | This area contains large wetlands and forest tracts in addition to cropland, grassland, and old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramps, picnic areas, and waterfowl blinds. In addition, there are 3 major bodies of water: Che-Ru Lake, Bittern Marsh, and Jo https://web.archive.org/web/20120226142214/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4601 | 7486disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Linn, Livingston | 39.7022°N -93.2881°W | |
| Foxglove Conservation Area | This area is mostly prairie with some forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014429/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9012 | 56disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.3913°N -94.1191°W | |
| Gallatin Conservation Area | This area contains forest, grassland, old fields, cropland, wetlands, and savanna. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014433/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6903 | 682disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 39.8439°N -93.9206°W | |
| Grand Trace Conservation Area | This area is a mixture of forest, old field, savanna, and grassland habitat. The area features primitive camping and 2 fishable ponds. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014438/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7938 | 1522disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Harrison | 40.3238°N -94.1066°W | |
| Green Access | This area offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014443/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6914 | 5disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 40.0245°N -94.1257°W | |
| Hadorn Bridge Access | The area contains cropland with forest, old fields, and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014446/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8122 | 102disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 40.0134°N -94.7986°W | |
| Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area | The area contains old fields, grassland, cropland, and forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20100528035500/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8025 | 2286disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.9853°N -94.7694°W | |
| Hardin Conservation Area | This area is primarily forested and contains a 40acres blue hole created by the flood of 1993. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014458/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9618 | 242disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.251°N -93.8421°W | |
| Hartell (Ronald and Maude) Conservation Area | This area contains forest, pasture, and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014503/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200001 | 113disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Clinton | 39.6039°N -94.3983°W | |
| Helton (The Wayne) Memorial WA | This area contains old fields, forest, cropland, prairie, and 2 small wetlands. The area features 1 designated camping area (primitive) and the 30acres Helton Prairie Natural Area, which features unique wildflower displays from mid-May until early July. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014514/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6902 | 2567disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Harrison | 40.2383°N -93.805°W | |
| Holmes Bend Access | This area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. It offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014520/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7704 | 83disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 39.893°N -93.9263°W | |
| Honey Creek Conservation Area | The area is about 1/2 forest and also contains old fields, cropland and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014545/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6127 | 1437disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.9534°N -94.9811°W | |
| Hoot Owl Bend Access | Facilities/features: primitive camping, a permanent stream (Missouri River), and no boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014551/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6702 | 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.315°N -95.618°W | |
| James Bridge Access | This forest area offers access to the Crooked River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014558/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8303 | 20disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.3708°N -94.0424°W | |
| Jamesport Lake | This area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014605/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5507 | 142disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 40.0005°N -93.8415°W | |
| Jentell Brees Access | The area consists primarily of old fields and grassland. It offers access to the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014608/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9424 | 31disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6913°N -94.9634°W | |
| Keever Bridge Access | This area offers access to the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014636/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6707 | 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.4286°N -94.635°W | |
| Kendzora (Anthony and Beatrice) Conservation Area | This area provides a variety of habitats for many fish and wildlife species. The area includes 100acres of cropland that is seasonally flooded, providing both upland game and waterfowl habitats. A 35acres fishing lake and approximately 1miles of the Plat https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170249/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9608 | 789disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Platte, Buchanan | 39.5273°N -94.6484°W | |
| King Lake Conservation Area | This area contains grassland, old fields, cropland, and some forest and wetlands. https://web.archive.org/web/20120507014653/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8428 | 1292disp=tableNaNdisp=table | DeKalb, Gentry | 40.0283°N -94.4345°W | |
| Kneib (Wilfrid V and Anna C) Memorial Conservation Area | This area is primarily forest with some old fields and prairies. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121217/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8604 | 35disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7175°N -94.9337°W | |
| Lake Paho Conservation Area | This area contains old fields, forest, cropland, prairie, and grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramps, boat dock, improved camping, hatchery, picnic areas, fishing jetty, numerous fishable ponds, and Lake Paho. Hatchery tours are available on request. https://web.archive.org/web/20110621024207/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4702 | 2359disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Mercer | 40.4162°N -93.662°W | |
| Langdon Bend Access | This area is primarily forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121245/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6703 | 11disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.34°N -95.6213°W | |
| Lathrop Bridge Access | The area is mostly old fields and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121255/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9620 | 27disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Clinton | 39.5666°N -94.409°W | |
| Lewis Mill Access | This area offers access to the Little Chariton River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044800/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6714 | 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.2572°N -92.8623°W | |
| Limpp Lake | This area offers a 29acres lake with boat ramp and privy, forest, and old field habitat. https://web.archive.org/web/20110621025522/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5508 | 69disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Gentry | 40.0612°N -94.5347°W | |
| Little Compton Lake Conservation Area | This area consists of old fields and grassland along with some forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044901/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8329 | 344disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Carroll | 39.5403°N -93.2783°W | |
| Little Tarkio Prairie | This area is mostly grassland with some forest and a 15acres prairie. Primitive camping is allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121324/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9912 | 127disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.2045°N -95.3204°W | |
| Logan (Caroline Sheridan) Memorial WA | This area is mostly forest with some old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121334/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8403 | 41disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.8188°N -94.8701°W | |
| Lotts Creek Conservation Area | This area is completely wooded with 1 parking lot. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121342/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8701 | 19disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Harrison | 40.5292°N -94.1908°W | |
| Lower Hamburg Bend Conservation Area | This area is mostly young cottonwood forest with some cropland, old fields, grasslands, and a Missouri River Chute. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121347/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9911 | 2100disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.5459°N -95.7539°W | |
| MO Western State University Skeet Range | Open to the public 2:00-6:00 April 1 - October 30. Closed major holidays.https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121355/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7906 | 12disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7613°N -94.7941°W | |
| Maitland Access | This area provides foot access to the Nodaway River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121403/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9205 | 0.7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.2023°N -95.0699°W | |
| McCormack (Jamerson C) Conservation Area | This area contains forest, grassland, old fields, and savanna. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121408/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7611 | 225disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.0515°N -95.2371°W | |
| McKinny Conservation Area | This area contains forest, wetlands, cropland, and old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044922/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9236 | 112disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Carroll | 39.3708°N -93.2374°W | |
| Midway Access | This area offers access to the 102 River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121414/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9207 | 1disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 40.1135°N -94.8372°W | |
| Mockingbird Hill Access | Travel .5miles west of Trenton on Hwy 6, then north on SW 30th Avenue. After approximately .25miles, SW 30th Avenue becomes NW 30th street. Continue another .5miles to NW 3rd Street/Crowder Street. Travel .25miles east on NW 3rd Street/Crowder Street a https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121422/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200004 | 84disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Grundy | 40.0784°N -93.6418°W | |
| Monkey Mountain Conservation Area | This area has 800acres of mostly forested bluffs above the Missouri River and 780acres of Missouri River floodplain. This area also has stream frontage along the Missouri and Nodaway Rivers. https://web.archive.org/web/20100710054637/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7805 | 1624disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 39.9177°N -95.0067°W | |
| Morton Bridge Access | This old fields and forest area offers access to the Crooked River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121435/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8429 | 21disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.2959°N -93.8923°W | |
| Mussel Fork Conservation Area | This area contains cropland, old fields, grassland, and woodlands. Area includes 3 fishable ponds and a permanent stream (Mussel Fork Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20100528055010/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8422 | 2449disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Linn, Macon | 39.7245°N -92.8622°W | |
| Newman Memorial Access | This area offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121443/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8133 | 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 39.8746°N -93.8377°W | |
| Nishnabotna Conservation Area | This area is divided into 2 separate tracts. The south tract is mostly forested and the north tract is a mix of cropland, idle fields and grasslands. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121449/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200010 | 2321disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.472°N -95.6707°W | |
| Nodaway County Lake | This area is about 1/3 grassland and also contains old fields, forest, cropland, and savanna. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121453/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6107 | 317disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.4305°N -94.8568°W | |
| Nodaway Island Access | The access contains forest and pasture. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121502/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6809 | 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.903°N -94.9522°W | |
| Nodaway Valley Conservation Area | The area is mostly cropland with significant wetland acreage. There are smaller tracts of forest and old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527145228/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9134 | 3912disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew, Holt | 40.0762°N -95.0581°W | |
| Pawnee Prairie Natural Area | This prairie natural area is a remnant of the once-vast tallgrass prairie that covered much of northwest Missouri. Prairie restoration efforts are on-going. Several bird species of conservation concern can be seen on the area during spring and summer. https://web.archive.org/web/20120119121345/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9631 | 472disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Harrison | 40.5222°N -94.1475°W | |
| Payne Landing Access | This area offers access to the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121519/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7713 | 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 39.9081°N -95.1622°W | |
| Pigeon Hill Conservation Area | This area is mostly forest with cropland and old fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121527/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6304 | 460disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.6633°N -94.7794°W | |
| Pigg's Landing Access | This grassland area offers access to the Fishing River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121535/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8905 | 17disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.2211°N -94.1545°W | |
| Poosey Conservation Area | This area contains forests, grasslands, croplands, prairie/savanna and old field habitats. Numerous upland game species are present in addition to fishing opportunities and an extensive trail system. This area has been designated an Audubon Society Import https://web.archive.org/web/20100527150221/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7935 | 5793disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Livingston | 39.9228°N -93.6977°W | |
| Possum Walk Access | This forest area offers access to the Nodaway River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121556/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8226 | 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Nodaway | 40.5093°N -95.0688°W | |
| Punkin Center Access | This is a forest, wetlands, and old fields area along the Thompson River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121607/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8841 | 71disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Livingston | 39.939°N -93.6167°W | |
| Ray County Lake | This area is mostly grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, fishing jetty, and Ray County Community Lake (25 acres). https://web.archive.org/web/20110621025517/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5404 | 166disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.3136°N -93.9974°W | |
| Riverbreaks Conservation Area | This area is more than 1/2 forest with grassland, old fields, cropland, and prairie. Facilities/features: primitive camping, 3 fishing ponds, single projectile firearms range, and 3 permanent streams (Whales Creek, Schlotz Branch, and Forbes Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121622/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8114 | 2276disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 39.9353°N -95.1316°W | |
| Rochester Falls Access | The land is mainly pasture. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121627/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6307 | 12disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.9094°N -94.6927°W | |
| Rock Quarry Access | The area is mostly old fields and pasture. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121631/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7212 | 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.8871°N -94.7802°W | |
| Rush Bottoms Conservation Area | This area is mostly open land and contains a mix of cropland, idle fields, grassland, and some small tracts of forest. This area has approximately 2.5miles of Missouri River frontage and 1 fishing pond. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121636/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200103 | 767disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.0795°N -95.4037°W | |
| Savage Access | This mostly forest area offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121641/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7816 | 13disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 40.0495°N -94.2106°W | |
| Saxton Access | This area offers access to the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121644/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6619 | 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7194°N -94.7042°W | |
| Schifferdecker (W L) Memorial Conservation Area | This area contains old fields, cropland, 2 wetland units, grassland, and some forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044929/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7302 | 235disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Carroll | 39.3739°N -93.6718°W | |
| Seat (Emmett and Leah) Memorial Conservation Area | This area is a mixture of old field, grasslands, cropland, and woodland habitats. The area features primitive camping, an archery range, 16 fishable ponds (totalling 13 acres), and a permanent stream (Little Muddy Creek). The area is managed primarily for https://web.archive.org/web/20100528035113/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8026 | 3483disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Worth, Gentry | 40.4024°N -94.2404°W | |
| Sheridan Access | This area offers access to the Platte River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121655/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6708 | 1.7disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Worth | 40.518°N -94.6°W | |
| Sowards Ford Access | This area offers access to the East Fork of the Grand River. Primitive camping with gravel pads and picnic tables is available. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121702/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8433 | 58disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Worth | 40.3906°N -94.3206°W | |
| St Joseph (French Bottom Access) | It offers access to the Missouri River. There is a boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121708/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9405 | 1.9disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7811°N -94.8755°W | |
| Star School Hill Prairie Conservation Area | This area provides a variety of habitats for a number of rare and endangered plants and animals. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121716/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8928 | 292disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.558°N -95.6268°W | |
| Sterling Price Lake | This area contains forest and grassland. This lake was renovated in 1978. https://web.archive.org/web/20110621024217/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5603 | 84disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.4°N -92.8386°W | |
| Sumner Access | Facilities/features: boat ramp, parking lot, and a permanent stream (Grand River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044937/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9233 | 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.6404°N -93.2722°W | |
| Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area | This area is mostly forest with some old fields. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Missouri River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121746/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8702 | 200disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.8113°N -94.872°W | |
| Tarkio Prairie Conservation Area | This area contains a 57acres natural area featuring diverse prairie flora on glacial till soil. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121833/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8603 | 633disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.5014°N -95.2151°W | |
| Thurnau (H F) Conservation Area | This area is a mix of forest, old field, cropland and wetland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121858/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6415 | 1761disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 40.174°N -95.4462°W | |
| VanDyke (Russell B, Hazel S and Arnold L) Conservation Area | This area is half timber and half open fields. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121906/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200102 | 320disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Mercer | 40.4127°N -93.4044°W | |
| Wabash Crossing Access | This mostly grassland area offers access to the Grand River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121912/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6909 | 12disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Daviess | 39.9268°N -93.9461°W | |
| Wagner (Frank E) Conservation Area | This area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121919/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9241 | 133disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Ray | 39.3867°N -93.8966°W | |
| Watson Access | Facilities/features: boat ramp and permanent stream (Nishnabotna River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121923/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6915 | 5disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Atchison | 40.4992°N -95.6771°W | |
| Wolf Creek Bend Conservation Area | Wolf Creek Bend is a mix of cropland and idle cropland with some small tracts of timber along the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120513121926/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200512 | 982disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Holt | 39.9144°N -95.1889°W | |
| Worth County Lake | This area consists of a 20acres lake with a boat ramp, privy, and 37acres of old field and prairie habitat. https://web.archive.org/web/20110621024212/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5512 | 53disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Worth | 40.4022°N -94.524°W | |
| Worthwine Island Conservation Area | The area is primarily forest and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping and permanent stream (Missouri River). https://web.archive.org/web/20090703080700/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7910 | 636disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Andrew | 39.861°N -94.9326°W | |
| Yellow Creek Conservation Area | This is a Designated natural area consisting of lowland hardwood forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611044943/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8802 | 593disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Chariton | 39.5775°N -93.2212°W | |
| Youngdahl (Mark) Urban Conservation Area | Three loop hiking trails, 2 of which are disabled accessible - asphalt surface - the 3rd is gravel surface and not disabled accessible. The area consists of 80acres of openland and several acres of planted trees. 2 picnic pavilions with picnic tables and https://web.archive.org/web/20100528074951/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8330 | 96disp=tableNaNdisp=table | Buchanan | 39.7664°N -94.8107°W | |
Lotts Creek Conservation Area was sold to private individuals in 2018. It is not open to the public.