List of Missouri conservation areas – Southwest region explained

See main article: List of Missouri conservation areas. The Southwest administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, and Taney counties. The regional conservation office is in Springfield.

Conservation Area Description Size County Location
Adams (Anna M) Access This is a forest area offering access to the Gasconade River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9516 18disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.629°N -92.3261°W
Allen Bridge Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7843 12disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.9198°N -94.3432°W
Ashe Juniper Natural Area This glade contains an almost pure stand of Ashe Juniper (Ozark white cedar). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8601 32disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.5923°N -93.3417°W
Barclay Conservation Area Area subject to flash flooding http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9728 393disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.7914°N -92.8699°W
Bear Creek Conservation Area This is a mostly forested area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6523 731disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.7338°N -92.5442°W
Bennett Spring Access This area offers access to the Niangua River. There are 2 boat ramps. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6320 170disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.7412°N -92.8625°W
Bennett Spring Fish Hatchery The park contains a stretch of the Niangua River and Bennett Spring Branch. Facilities include hiking trails, picnic areas, a nature center, overnight lodging, a restaurant, primitive and improved camping areas, hatchery tours, and a bait-and-tackle shop.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4701 708disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede, Dallas 37.7239°N -92.8588°W
Bethel Prairie Conservation Area The area is mostly prairie. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9702 259disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.3918°N -94.3784°W
Bicentennial Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9731 706disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.8372°N -94.3461°W
Big John Access This is a forest area. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Niangua River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7010 17disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.6431°N -93.0434°W
Bluff Springs Conservation Area This area is about 1/2 savanna and 1/2 forest with some old fields and glades. Facilities/features: primitive camping and a fishable pond (1/2 acre). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9101 415disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cedar 37.7947°N -93.7599°W
Bois D'Arc Conservation Area Cropland, old fields, forest, grassland, and some wetlands. Facilities/features: staffed firearms range, archery range, dove blind, and numerous fishing ponds (4.5 acres total).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8517 3202disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.2863°N -93.5124°W
Boston Ferry Conservation Area Near Lake Taneycomo, this area is mostly forest with some prairie. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8708 172disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney 36.6909°N -93.1993°W
Brush Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area with a permanent stream (Brush Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6531 149disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.8108°N -93.6237°W
Buffalo Hills Natural Area This area is largely forest. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8420 494disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.7389°N -94.5603°W
Buffalo Wallow Prairie Conservation Area Facilities/features: about 400acres of native prairie, including prairie chicken habitat. The area also has forest, old fields, cropland, and 2 fishable ponds.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8738 1144disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.6258°N -94.2968°W
Bull Shoals Lake Management Lands Bull Shoals Lake ML has more than 16000acres of fishable water. Permanent streams in the area include Swan Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Creek, Pond Fork, Little Norfork, and Spring Creek. The area also contains large tracts of forest and wetlands in additio http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6325 37350disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney, Ozark 36.5692°N -92.862°W
Bushwhacker Lake Conservation Area This area contains prairie, forest, old fields, cropland, grassland and savanna. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, 3 fishing jetties, fishing dock, archery range, Bushwhacker, and Willow lakes (196 acres total), and a permanent stream https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104007/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7823 4774disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon, Barton 37.6707°N -94.4117°W
Busiek State Forest and WA This area is mainly forest with savannas, glades, and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping by Special Use Permit only, picnic areas, firearms range, intermittent stream (Camp Creek), and a permanent stream (Woods Fork). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8109 2494disp=tableNaNdisp=table Christian 36.8654°N -93.2346°W
Capps Creek Conservation Area This area contains forest, old fields, cropland, and some wetlands. Facilities/features: 2 permanent streams (Capps Creek, Shoal Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9725 707disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.8892°N -94.0854°W
Carl Junction Access This area offers access to Center Creek. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7730 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jasper 37.1603°N -94.5807°W
Charity Access Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishable pond (1/4 acre), and a permanent stream (Niangua River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8249 145disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.5208°N -92.9847°W
Cherry Corner Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8816 6disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.9298°N -94.3111°W
Chesapeake Fish Hatchery The hatchery raises a variety of warm-water species, including channel catfish, grass carp, largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, and fathead minnows. Tours are available. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4602 120disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.1196°N -93.6785°W
Clear Creek Conservation Area This area is mostly prairie with more than 200acres of woodlands. Facilities/features: 5 fishable ponds (5.2 acres total) and an intermittent stream (Clear Creek). This area has excellent deer and turkey hunting opportunities. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104034/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8919 979disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon, Barton 37.6452°N -94.2349°W
Coffin Cave Conservation Area Cave entrance closed to public for safety reasons.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7937 73disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.7809°N -92.853°W
Coleman Memorial Conservation Area From I-44 south of Lebanon, take exit 127, then south on Morgan Rd, then Evergreen Pky east off the traffic circle, then .60miles to the area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200701 65disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.6494°N -92.6631°W
Compton Hollow Conservation Area This is a mostly forest area. Facilities/features: archery range. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6527 837disp=tableNaNdisp=table Webster 37.2309°N -93.0014°W
Comstock Prairie Conservation Area This area is mostly prairie. Facilities/features: 2 fishable ponds (1.8 acres total) and a permanent stream (Comstock Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9018 313disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.6426°N -94.4971°W
Cooper Creek Access Facilities/features: boat ramp, boat dock, fishing dock, and Lake Taneycomo (2,080 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9901 49disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney 36.6212°N -93.2477°W
Cowskin Access This is a forest area with a boat ramp on the Elk River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6610 44disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.6346°N -94.5861°W
Cox (Ralph) Memorial Access This area offers access to the James River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9517 11disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.8066°N -93.4613°W
Crighton (Joe) Access Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, and a permanent stream (James River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6511 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.1538°N -93.2006°W
Cross Timbers Access This forest and old fields area offers access to the Pomme de Terre River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8127 48disp=tableNaNdisp=table Hickory 37.9816°N -93.3139°W
Davis (The Lester R) Memorial Forest This is an 85acres forest with 5acres of strip pits. The area was mined land that was planted with trees by Lester Davis, the previous owner. There are over 50 species of native and non-native trees and shrubs.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6821 79disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.5021°N -94.5738°W
Davis Ford Access This area offers access to the Osage Fork River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8813 17disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.6581°N -92.489°W
Deep Ford Access This area includes old fields and forest. It offers access to Big Sugar Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8512 42disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.6151°N -94.3511°W
Delaware Town Access This area is mostly old fields planted in trees. Facilities/features: boat ramp and a permanent stream (James River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8306 20disp=tableNaNdisp=table Christian 37.0505°N -93.3903°W
This area is predominantly prairie. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8108 861disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 37.0155°N -94.3691°W
Dorris Creek Prairie Conservation Area This area is mostly native prairie with 3 fishable ponds (12 acres total). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8513 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.3849°N -94.2308°W
Drury-Mincy Conservation Area This area, which borders Bull Shoals Reservoir, contains 3400acres of forest. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5401 6304disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney 36.5413°N -93.0712°W
Drynob Access Access to the Osage Fork River within a special management area for smallmouth and goggle-eye. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7728 16disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.6336°N -92.4508°W
Drywood Conservation Area This area is 1/2 old fields with some forest and cropland. Includes a small lake (2.5 acres), and an intermittent stream.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9229 98disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.6196°N -94.55°W
Fiddlers Ford Access This area has access to Turnback Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8706 52disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.3837°N -93.8047°W
Flag Spring Conservation Area This area is mainly forestland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, firearms range, 13 fishless ponds, and Flag Spring. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8333 3988disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barry, McDonald 36.6175°N -94.0485°W
Fort Crowder Conservation Area Forest, grassland, and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic areas, shooting range, and an archery range. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6510 2323disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.8184°N -94.3247°W
Goodman Towersite Goodman Towersite is south of Neosho on Highway 59, then west on Sorrel Road for 3/4-mile.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4707 38disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.7721°N -94.4179°W
Goose Creek Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5909 881disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede, Dallas 37.5535°N -92.8516°W
Hayes Spring Conservation Area From Hurley, east on Rte A 1.5miles, then east on Twilight Dr. 1.3miles, and south on Hayes Spring Rd. 0.5miles to area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200520 97disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.9208°N -93.4411°W
Henning (Ruth and Paul) Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: hiking trails, White River Balds Natural Area, and a permanent stream (Roark Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120812042044/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8208 1536disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney, Stone 36.6687°N -93.2951°W
Hermitage Access This area offers access to the Pomme de Terre River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6209 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Hickory 37.9369°N -93.3155°W
Holland State Forest From Ponce de Leon at intersection of Medical Springs Rd. and V Hwy travel east on V Hwy .4miles, then north on Pleasant View Rd. 1.3miles, then west on Great View Road .8miles to parking area on south side of road.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9011 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.8975°N -93.3672°W
Hollister Towersite This is a mostly forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4638 200disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney 36.563°N -93.2556°W
Hooten Town Access This area offers access to the James River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6423 5disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.9402°N -93.3864°W
Horse Creek Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9334 77disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.4067°N -93.9927°W
Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area This is a forest area with several small ponds. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6314 2065disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.5963°N -94.319°W
Hull Ford Access This area offers access to the Osage Fork River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8105 11disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.7026°N -92.4855°W
Indigo Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8115 41disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.3728°N -93.9047°W
Jessie Hollow Conservation Area This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6524 117disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.7656°N -93.4719°W
Kerr (H L) Access This area offers access to the James River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6413 50disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.8307°N -93.4551°W
Kickapoo Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9015 157disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.2233°N -93.959°W
La Petite Gemme Prairie Conservation Area This is a Designated Natural Area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7723 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.5627°N -93.4113°W
Lanagan Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4640 54disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.6086°N -94.4701°W
Lead Mine Conservation Area This forested area contains savanna, glades, and old fields. Facilities and features include boat ramps, an unmanned firearms range, fishable ponds, several intermittent streams, and 2 permanent streams (Niangua River, Jakes Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8024 7031disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.8494°N -92.9007°W
Lime Kiln Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. There are 2 boat ramps. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7811 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.8961°N -94.3684°W
Little Sac Woods Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping and a permanent stream (Little Sac River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7940 771disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.3908°N -93.3898°W
Long Ford Access Area Not Developed Area Subject to Flash Flooding http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200405 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.5875°N -92.5146°W
Lower Flat Creek Access This area consists of gravel bar and lawn along Flat Creek. There is no boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6808 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barry 36.7512°N -93.6172°W
Mo-No-I Prairie Conservation Area This entire area is native prairie. During May and June the area has many showy native wildflowers in bloom.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9106 302disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.5497°N -94.3755°W
Mon-Shon Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie area with a small shrubby drainage. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8838 80disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.3672°N -94.6148°W
Monegaw Prairie Conservation Area This is a prairie area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7817 267disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cedar 37.8538°N -93.9614°W
Moon Valley Access This area offers access to the Niangua River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7006 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.7033°N -92.8825°W
Mount Shira Access This old fields area offers access to the Elk River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6616 31disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.5766°N -94.4639°W
Mount Vernon Prairie This is a Designated Natural Area featuring dry-mesic sandstone and shale prairie. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7412 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.1385°N -93.7885°W
Mule Shoe Conservation Area This tract is mostly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping and 3 permanent streams. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9111 2477disp=tableNaNdisp=table Hickory 38.0012°N -93.0943°W
Murphy (John F) Memorial State Forest and WA This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8130 325disp=tableNaNdisp=table Hickory 37.9519°N -93.3846°W
Neosho Towersite Neosho Towersite is 3miles east of Neosho on Business Highway 60. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4706 44disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.9025°N -94.3193°W
Niangua Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6514 819disp=tableNaNdisp=table Webster 37.4174°N -92.8795°W
Niawathe Prairie Conservation Area This is a 320acres Designated Natural Area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7410 315disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.5137°N -93.9717°W
Osage Fork Conservation Area This is a forest area with an archery range. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6528 281disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.5785°N -92.6744°W
Pa Sole Prairie Conservation Area The area has native prairie, cropland, grassland, and old fields. There are 2 ponds (totaling 1.5 acres), the north pond is not fishable.  http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9131 238disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.4185°N -94.2021°W
Paris Springs Access This area contains forest, cropland, old fields, and grassland. Facilities/features: 3 small ponds, permanent stream (Turnback Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8144 209disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.1927°N -93.6943°W
Pawhuska Prairie This prairie is a Designated Natural Area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7408 74disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.5375°N -94.1609°W
Phenix Access This is a forest with old fields offering access to Clear Creek.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8039 149disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.3638°N -93.5745°W
Pilot Knob Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9909 1350disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.5407°N -93.5557°W
Pleasant Hope Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: firearms range and intermittent stream (Bear Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6121 1110disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.4344°N -93.3015°W
Pomme De Terre Lake Management Lands The Missouri Department of Conservation manages the fishery in Pomme de Terre Lake in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers. See regulations. Bank fishing access is available on management lands at various locations around the lake.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200613 5132disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk, Hickory 37.8055°N -93.3537°W
Powell Towersite This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4639 80disp=tableNaNdisp=table McDonald 36.5447°N -94.1903°W
Prosperine Access This forest area offers access to the Niangua River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6103 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table Laclede 37.7992°N -92.8366°W
Providence Prairie Conservation Area This area is mostly prairie with some cropland. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9504 190disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.2687°N -93.9857°W
Rader Access This area contains grassland, old fields, forest, and offers access to the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8611 66disp=tableNaNdisp=table Webster 37.4595°N -92.7289°W
Redwing Prairie Conservation Area The area is mostly prairie with a small fishing pond. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8826 166disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.5512°N -94.4267°W
Risch (Edward B and Marie O) Conservation Area The area is mostly prairie with some cropland and a wooded intermittent stream that traverses the area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8617 173disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.6366°N -94.2081°W
Roaring River Conservation Area The area is mostly forest with some old fields and grassland. Facilities/features: primitive camping and a permanent stream (Roaring River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8623 434disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barry 36.5747°N -93.8281°W
Roaring River Fish Hatchery The hatchery grounds are located at the source of Roaring River. A 7.5miles stretch of Roaring River and associated park lands are managed cooperatively with Missouri Department of Natural Resources to provide a trout fishery. Natural features include Roa http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6118 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barry 36.5924°N -93.8331°W
Rocky Barrens Conservation Area This area contains forest, glades, and old fields.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8916 275disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.3149°N -93.3966°W
Sare (Dale) Conservation Area North of Springfield 5miles on Rte 13, then east on Farm Rd 56, and north on N. Farm Rd 141.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200615 316disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.3682°N -93.3259°W
Sentinel Conservation Area This area contains savanna and glades. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6532 160disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.7871°N -93.34°W
Shawnee Trail Conservation Area This area is mostly cropland and grassland with some native prairie plus wetlands, old fields, and pasture. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing dock, 3 fishing jetties, and 11 fishable lakes and ponds (40 acres total). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9016 3683disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.4439°N -94.5793°W
Shelvin Rock Access This area provides access to the James River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7705 20disp=tableNaNdisp=table Christian 36.9953°N -93.3668°W
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery Facilities/features: boat ramp (onto Lake Taneycomo), picnic areas and a pavilion, hiking trails, 2 viewing blinds, 2 viewing decks, nature center, hatchery tours, and exhibits. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5601 159disp=tableNaNdisp=table Taney 36.5987°N -93.3014°W
Sky Prairie Conservation Area This area is mostly prairie with some forest. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8131 203disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cedar 37.6917°N -93.9513°W
Sloan (Dr O E and Eloise) Conservation Area Grassland, old fields, cropland, and some prairie. There are 2 fishable ponds (1.5 acres total). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9132 314disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.3943°N -93.8964°W
Smack-Out Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9602 1.7disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.9164°N -94.133°W
Springfield Conservation Nature Center Outside  - explore 80acres of habitat including forest http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8609 72disp=tableNaNdisp=table Greene 37.1254°N -93.2411°W
Stockton Lake Management Lands This information relates to the portion of the land on the arms of the Little and Big Sac River of Stockton Lake that the Missouri Department of Conservation manages under a license agreement for fish and wildlife management. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7701 16868disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk, Dade, Cedar 37.505°N -93.7277°W
Stones Corner Access This area offers access to Center Creek. There is a boat ramp.  http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7509 10disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jasper 37.1674°N -94.5123°W
Stony Point Prairie Conservation Area This 960acres area is nearly all native prairie and has a 1/2 acre fishable pond. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8839 980disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dade 37.5279°N -94.0223°W
Stubblefield Access The area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: Gravel boat ramp and permanent stream (Flat Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7610 49disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barry 36.7884°N -93.7214°W
Sunset Park Access This area offers access to the Pomme de Terre River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6908 19disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.5558°N -93.3068°W
Talbot (Robert E) Conservation Area This area contains old fields, grassland, cropland, woodlands, savanna, prairie, and wetlands. Facilities/features: a fishing jetty, fishable lakes and a permanent stream (Spring River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8037 4350disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lawrence 37.1534°N -93.9198°W
Tipton Ford Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7829 88disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 36.9801°N -94.4389°W
Treaty Line Prairie Conservation Area This is a prairie area.  http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8912 167disp=tableNaNdisp=table Barton 37.4647°N -94.21°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Cross Timbers) This information relates to the portion of the land around Harry S. Truman Lake that the Missouri Department of Conservation manages under a license agreement for fish and wildlife management. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200206 4781disp=tableNaNdisp=table Hickory 38.0114°N -93.3161°W
Turkey Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6526 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cedar 37.7828°N -93.6802°W
Twenty-Five Mile Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200012 340disp=tableNaNdisp=table Polk 37.7749°N -93.5272°W
Wah-Kon-Tah Prairie This is a prairie area with 2 small, fishable ponds. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125403/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7414 3067disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cedar, St. Clair 37.9027°N -94.0026°W
Wah-Sha-She Prairie This is a native prairie area with a small wetland. This is a designated Natural Area. Native grasses and wildflowers are very diverse and abundant. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7411 154disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jasper 37.3087°N -94.5989°W
Wildcat Access This area offers access to Shoal Creek. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7813 0.8disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 37.0298°N -94.5207°W
Wildcat Glade Natural Area is 1.1miles south of Joplin on Highway 86 to the Shoal Creek Bridge. Cross the bridge, then turn west immediately on Castle Drive and go 2.5miles. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8804 18disp=tableNaNdisp=table Newton 37.0237°N -94.5232°W
Williams Ford Access This area offers access to the Niangua River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9008 37disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dallas 37.6909°N -92.9542°W
Wire Road Conservation Area This area is about half forest with old fields, pasture and some grassland. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Crane Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8307 805disp=tableNaNdisp=table Stone 36.9045°N -93.5678°W

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