List of Missouri conservation areas – Kansas City region explained

See main article: List of Missouri conservation areas. The Kansas City administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Bates, Benton, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, St. Clair, and Vernon counties. The regional office is located in Lee's Summit.

Conservation Area Description Size County Location
Amarugia Highlands Conservation Area This area contains grassland, wetlands (95 acres), forest/woodlands, cropland and old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, Amarugia Lake (55 acres), and permanent streams (South Grand River and South Fork creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20100528155725/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8310 1039disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cass 38.5406°N -94.4342°W
Balltown Access This forest and cropland area offers access to the Little Osage River. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103846/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9502 180disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.985°N -94.3992°W
Baltimore Bend Conservation Area This area contains river-hills forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103851/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8620 1156disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lafayette 39.2195°N -93.596°W
Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area The area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, three interconnected hiking trails, Big Buffalo Lake (5 acres), three springs and two permanent streams (Big Buffalo Creek and Pole Hollow Creek). There is one Natural Area: Big Buffalo Fe https://web.archive.org/web/20110718080803/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6315 1565disp=tableNaNdisp=table Morgan, Benton 38.3431°N -93.0792°W
Big Drywood Creek Conservation Area This is a mostly wetlands area.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103854/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8732 15disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.8403°N -94.4903°W
Birdsong Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with old fields and cropland. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Brush Creek), Brush Creek Natural Area. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103858/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8043 422disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 37.8671°N -93.7065°W
Bittern Bottoms Conservation Area This area contains wetlands and forest, including a 20acres marsh and a 13acres sedge-and-grass wet meadow. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103904/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8430 63disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cass 38.5623°N -94.405°W
Blackjack Access This forest and grassland area offers access to Brush Creek and the Sac River. There is a boat ramp.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103912/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8328 209disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 37.8822°N -93.7467°W
Brickley Hollow Conservation Area This area contains old fields, forest, woodlands, savannas, and Cole Camp Creek (a small arm of the Lake of the Ozarks). https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103925/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9237 211disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.2815°N -93.2255°W
Bridger (Jim) Urban Conservation Area This is a grassland and forest area.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103929/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8134 320disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 38.9653°N -94.2907°W
Bristow Conservation Area This area contains cropland, grassland, prairie, and some forest and wetlands. There are 3 small, fishable ponds (1 acre total). https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103943/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9240 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.7926°N -94.259°W
Bruns Tract Owned by the Missouri Prairie Foundation and managed by the Conservation Department. The primary management objective is to provide optimum brood-rearing and nesting cover for prairie chickens. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103950/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200612 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.6174°N -93.4676°W
Bryson's Hope Conservation Area 288acres area is being intensively managed for the recovery of the Greater Prairie Chicken, which is an endangered species in Missouri. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327103955/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200702 200disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5832°N -93.479°W
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area This area is mostly forested, but it also features established prairies, restored glades and savannas, numerous ponds and creeks. Facilities/features: A large nature center offering exhibits and interpretive programs, picnic areas, pavilions, 5 hiking tra https://web.archive.org/web/20100708052500/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7812 1067disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 39.0491°N -94.2922°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
Cephas Ford Access This is an old field and forest area offering access to the Marmaton River. There is a seasonal boat ramp and primitive camping is allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104019/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8322 101disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.951°N -94.3532°W
Chapel View Prairie Conservation Area This area is predominantly prairie with some forest and is noted for its wildflowers. There are 2 fishable ponds (2 acres total). This area has some sandstone outcrops. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104029/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8739 384disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2182°N -93.8562°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
Cooley Lake Conservation Area This 1348acres area includes an ancient oxbow lake (Cooley Lake), which was once the main channel of the Missouri River, and also wetlands, croplands, and a forested bluff. The area also has access to the Missouri River. Facilities/features: Disabled acce https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045855/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7945 1337disp=tableNaNdisp=table Clay 39.2477°N -94.2385°W
Dave Rock Conservation Area This tract features a 44acres Designated Natural Area containing a sandstone glade, savanna, and forest.   Click here https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104049/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8253 130disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.1183°N -93.7293°W
Dorsett Hill Prairie Conservation Area This area contains forest along with 15acres of native prairie and 18acres of old fields.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104055/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7916 76disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cass 38.5131°N -94.4143°W
Douglas Branch Conservation Area This area contains prairie, cropland, forest, pasture, and some wetlands. There are 2 fishable ponds (3 acres total). https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104101/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9003 521disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.9299°N -94.3751°W
Drovers Prairie Conservation Area This is a native prairie. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104108/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8507 78disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5315°N -93.2953°W
Edmonson Access This area contains forest, old fields, and Cole Camp Creek (a small arm of the Lake of the Ozarks). https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104118/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8840 104disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.3214°N -93.2323°W
Ferguson-Herold Conservation Area This area contains old fields, forest, cropland, and grassland.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104208/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9723 176disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lafayette 38.9723°N -94.0784°W
Fewel (Connor O) Conservation Area This area contains old fields, forest, grassland, and cropland. There are three fishable lakes (14 acres total). https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104217/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7803 324disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.4786°N -93.7026°W
Flight Lake Conservation Area This area contains 54acres of native prairie along with wetlands, forest, and old fields. Flight Lake provides 42acres of fishable water. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104228/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8406 154disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.8791°N -94.4241°W
Friendly Prairie Conservation Area This is an unplowed native prairie. More than 260 species of plants have been identified in the area. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104258/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7849 39disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5515°N -93.2961°W
Gama Grass Prairie Conservation Area This area contains about 60acres of native prairie. The rest is forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104307/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9202 78disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 38.0239°N -94.395°W
Gay Feather Prairie Conservation Area This area is mostly prairie with a small stand of hardwoods. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104320/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7416 111disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.7287°N -94.1738°W
Gorman (The Anita B) Conservation Discovery Center Just a 10-minute walk from the Plaza shopping area, the Discovery Center is a unique, hands-on, urban conservation education center located on 8acres in the heart of Kansas City. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104325/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9706 10disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 39.0402°N -94.5751°W
Grandfather Prairie Conservation Area Unplowed native prairie. https://web.archive.org/web/20111122063619/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8736 81disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5678°N -93.3056°W
Grove (Cecil G) Memorial Conservation Area This is a forest area. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104343/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8505 39disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lafayette 39.0331°N -93.651°W
Harmony Mission Lake Conservation Area This area is mostly cropland, grassland, and old fields with 93acres woods. Facilities/features: boat ramp, Harmony Mission Lake (96 acres), and several small ponds (4 acres total). https://web.archive.org/web/20100528035016/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8206 1066disp=tableNaNdisp=table Bates 38.0824°N -94.4319°W
Harter (James R) Conservation Area The area is largely cropland with grassland, old fields, and forest.https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104504/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9401 453disp=tableNaNdisp=table Cass 38.5962°N -94.2701°W
Hartwell Conservation Area Four miles west of Green Ridge at the intersection of Highways B and AA.https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170117/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200801 163disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.6258°N -93.4846°W
Hazel Hill Lake Old fields, grassland, cropland and forest. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, Hazel Hill Lake (72 acres). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170123/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8321 504disp=tableNaNdisp=table Johnson 38.8463°N -93.7823°W
Hi Lonesome Prairie Conservation Area Nearly all unplowed native prairie. There are 3 fishable ponds (2 acres total). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170135/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8740 621disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.4791°N -93.2229°W
Humphrey Access This area offers access to the Platte River.https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170142/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6308 16disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.3381°N -94.8126°W
Kahrs-Boger Park This area contains cropland, forest, grassland, and old fields. Facilities/features: fishable pond (1 acre), permanent stream (Lake Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170150/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8111 106disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5773°N -93.1146°W
Kearn (J N Turkey) Memorial WA Old fields, forest and cropland. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170157/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7717 1698disp=tableNaNdisp=table Johnson, Pettis 38.6437°N -93.5066°W
Kearn (W R) Memorial Conservation Area This area is being intensely managed for prairie chickens. Cropfields have been converted to native warm-season and cool-season grasses to provide both nesting and brood-rearing cover for prairie chickens. Many species of grassland wildlife, including No https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170243/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8844 120disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.6012°N -93.476°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
Kings Prairie Access This area contains forest and cropland. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Weaubleau Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170349/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8116 285disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 37.9926°N -93.6007°W
Ladue Bottoms Conservation Area This area contains cropland, old fields, forest, and grassland. There is an intermittent stream. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170405/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9020 347disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2994°N -93.8648°W
Lake City Range In addition to the firearms range, this area contains 30acres of forest. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527123210/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7802 88disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 39.0742°N -94.2437°W
Liberty Bend Conservation Area This is a forest area fronting the Missouri River. http://mdc7.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9726 134disp=tableNaNdisp=table Clay 39.1653°N -94.3693°W
Lichen Glade Conservation Area Lichen Glade Natural Area is an example of xeric habitat, which is populated by stunted trees and grasses adapted to living in dry, rocky soil. https://web.archive.org/web/20110114092259/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7806 26disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0548°N -93.7926°W
Linscomb WA This area contains grassland, forest, cropland and wetlands. There is a permanent stream (Simms Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170504/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9904 1915disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 37.9923°N -93.9088°W
Lipton Conservation Area Lipton Conservation Area adjoins Santa Fe Park (City of Independence).https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170514/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9713 33disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 39.0633°N -94.4209°W
Little Bean Marsh Conservation Area This area contains forest and wetlands. Facilities/features: viewing blind, viewing deck, Bean Lake (a 400acres oxbow), Little Bean Marsh Natural Area. The area is visited by migrating white pelicans. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170520/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7936 440disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.4986°N -95.0197°W
Little Osage Prairie This is an 80acres Designated Natural Area with a diversity of native plants. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170525/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7415 80disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.7664°N -94.3421°W
Lone Jack Lake Conservation Area Facilities/features: boat ramp, two fishing jetties, and Lone Jack Lake (35 acres).https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170530/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8234 292disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 38.8946°N -94.1986°W
Lost Valley Fish Hatchery The area is mostly old fields with some forest. Facilities/features: hatchery, nature center, numerous fishless ponds, and permanent stream (Sterret Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20100527095144/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8930 938disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.2744°N -93.3531°W
Maple Leaf Lake Conservation Area This area contains a boat ramp, fishing jetties, and small ponds. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170541/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8926 825disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lafayette 38.9923°N -93.7855°W
Maple Woods Natural Area This is a forest area. Facilities/features: mature stand of sugar maples and oaks. It is a designated Natural Area.https://web.archive.org/web/20100528210103/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7909 39disp=tableNaNdisp=table Clay 39.2301°N -94.548°W
Marshall (Dr Frederick) Conservation Area This area is mixed forest, prairie, and savanna. Facilities/features: pond and permanent stream (Platte River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170601/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200006 177disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.3191°N -94.819°W
Marshall Junction Conservation Area This is a mostly forest area with old fields and cropland. Facilities/features: firearms range, fishable pond (.25 acre), and a permanent stream (Blackwater River). https://web.archive.org/web/20110205015812/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6408 778disp=tableNaNdisp=table Saline, Pettis 38.9457°N -93.2599°W
Montrose Conservation Area This is a predominantly wetlands area with forest, some old fields and a small prairie. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, 15 waterfowl blinds, Montrose Lake (1,600 acres). https://web.archive.org/web/20111122063624/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5604 2443disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.3054°N -93.9613°W
Mora Conservation Area This area is mostly grassland, cropland, and old fields with a small amount of forest. This area falls within the Cole Camp/Hi Lonesome focus area, which has been identified as an important landscape in the Greater Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170612/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6705 589disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.517°N -93.2086°W
Mount Hulda Towersite This is a 40acres forested area.  https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170618/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4705 37disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.371°N -93.1064°W
Old Town Access Mostly bottomland forest and cropland, and provides access to the Bates County Drainage Ditch. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, 2 streams (Marais Des Cygnes River and Bates County Drainage Ditch), and an oxbow lake and fishing pond https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170626/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8416 296disp=tableNaNdisp=table Bates 38.1435°N -94.363°W
Osage Prairie Conservation Area This tract, which contains a 615acres Designated Natural Area, is mostly native prairie along with forest, cropland, and some old fields. There are 3 small, fishable ponds (2 acres total). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170632/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6130 1561disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon 37.7406°N -94.33°W
Paint Brush Prairie Conservation Area This area is native prairie and contains Paint Brush Prairie Natural Area (74 acres). https://web.archive.org/web/20111122063614/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7832 315disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.5472°N -93.2609°W
Park (Guy B) Conservation Area This area contains forest, grassland and cropland. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing dock, Tobacco Hills Lake (17 acres), and permanent stream (Bee Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170648/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9428 374disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.4239°N -94.8023°W
Parma Woods Range and Training Center The facility is located on 188acres of scenic bluff land above the Missouri River. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527212548/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9526 200disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.2044°N -94.764°W
Peabody Conservation Area This area is dominated by strip pits and spoil banks. Facilities/features: 2 boat ramps, 23acres of lakes and ponds. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170728/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6405 289disp=tableNaNdisp=table Bates 38.0972°N -94.4517°W
Perry (Ralph and Martha) Memorial Conservation Area This area contains forest, old fields, wetlands, cropland, and grassland.  Facilities/features:  primitive camping, firearms range, fishable ponds (16 acres total) and a permanent https://web.archive.org/web/20120312152215/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7214 4179disp=tableNaNdisp=table Saline, Johnson, Pettis 38.918°N -93.5148°W
Pinhook Access This forested area offers access to Muddy Creek.https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170738/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7401 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pettis 38.8087°N -93.1734°W
Platte Falls Conservation Area This area contains forest, cropland, old fields, and pasture. Facilities/features: boat ramps, pavilions, firearms and archery ranges, fishable ponds (2 acres total), and permanent stream (Platte River). https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170748/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7929 2535disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.3874°N -94.7447°W
Poague (Haysler A) Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with wetlands and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping and numerous ponds.https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170753/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5101 889disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.418°N -93.8363°W
Reed (James A) Memorial WA Woodlands, old fields, grassland, and wetlands. Facilities/features: boat rental, picnic areas and 3 pavilions, numerous fishing jetties, 2 fishing docks, an archery range, and 11 fishable lakes and ponds (252 acres total) https://web.archive.org/web/20100711064855/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5501 2598disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 38.8689°N -94.3255°W
Ripgut Prairie Natural Area This area contains 140acres of native wet prairie and the Bates County Drainage Ditch. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170818/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8618 279disp=tableNaNdisp=table Bates 38.1167°N -94.3347°W
Rush Creek Conservation Area This area contains forest and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic areas, pavilion, viewing deck, and a nature center.https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170825/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7834 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Clay 39.2494°N -94.3915°W
Saeger Woods Conservation Area This is a forest area with a small prairie.https://web.archive.org/web/20100710064612/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7915 20disp=tableNaNdisp=table Jackson 38.8827°N -94.5743°W
Schell-Osage Conservation Area In addition to Truman Reservoir, this diverse area contains fishable lakes and ponds totaling about 900acres. The tract also has 42acres of native prairie (Schell-Osage Prairie Natural Area), 2 boat ramps, waterfowl blinds, a staffed office, and bald ea https://web.archive.org/web/20110422211442/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5701 8616disp=tableNaNdisp=table Vernon, St. Clair 38.0198°N -94.0662°W
Schimmel City Access This forest area offers access to the Platte River. There is a boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170843/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7607 14disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.2914°N -94.8198°W
Settle's Ford Conservation Area This area contains 2500acres of opportunistic wetlands (no pumping capability) as well as old fields, cropland, and forest.  Facilities/features:&nb https://web.archive.org/web/20120415170852/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8515 6708disp=tableNaNdisp=table Bates, Cass 38.4504°N -94.1471°W
Sharps Station Access This forest area offers access to the Platte River with a concrete boatramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422124837/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6704 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.4009°N -94.7251°W
Sni-A-Bar Conservation Area This is a forest area with a permanent stream (Sni-A-Bar Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120422124850/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9626 76disp=tableNaNdisp=table Lafayette 39.0491°N -94.0938°W
Taberville Access This area offers access to the Osage arm of Truman Reservoir. There is a boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422124856/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8309 6disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0016°N -93.9957°W
This tract contains the 1360acres Taberville Prairie Natural Area, which as the largest such resource in the state, is registered as a National Natural Landmark. https://web.archive.org/web/20110712151353/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6124 1692disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0504°N -93.9808°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem) (In Clinton) Take Highway 7 east 3miles to Highway AA, then turn south to Bethlehem WMA.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125112/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200202 3311disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.3271°N -93.7338°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brownington) (In Clinton) Take Highway 13 south to Highway Z, then east to Highway BB, and north to County Road SE171 to Brownington WMA.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125115/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200203 1464disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2421°N -93.7441°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brush Creek) (From Clinton) Go east on Highway 7 to Highway C, then take Highway C to Highway T south to Highway TT.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125120/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200204 3393disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry, Benton 38.346°N -93.5005°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Cedar Creek) Landlocked; access by boat only. No access by land.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125126/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200205 666disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2817°N -93.5971°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Deepwater Creek) (In Clinton) Take Highway 13 south to Highway 52, then west to SW 401. Deepwater Creek WMA is east and north of SW 401.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125130/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200207 5571disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2812°N -93.792°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Gallinipper Creek) Truman Reservoir ML (Gallinipper Creek) is 4miles north of Osceola on Hwy 13, then 3miles southwest on CR NE 301.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125134/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200208 2082disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0729°N -93.7229°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Gouge Eye) Truman Reservoir ML (Gouge Eye) is Highway 7 east from Clinton to Highway W, then south on Highway W to County Road SE550, then east approximately a half-mile to the cable gate.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125140/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200209 581disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.2736°N -93.6415°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Grand River Bottoms) South of Clinton on Highway 13, turn west on SW 450 to Highway T, go west on T to SW 351 and turn north. Past SW 300, Grand River Bottoms is on both sides of SW 351.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125149/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200210 6710disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.3332°N -93.7964°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Leesville) Other than by boat, SE80 road is the only public access to the Leesville WMA.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125155/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200211 1933disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry, Benton 38.3236°N -93.5085°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Little Pomme de Terre) Direct access to Truman Reservoir is very limited.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125201/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200212 2338disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.1161°N -93.4208°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Little Tebo Creek) Little Tebo Creek WMA has limited public access by vehicle other than near the bridge.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125214/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200213 1746disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.3187°N -93.4135°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Sac Osage) Shorebird viewing marsh is closed from October 15 until end of waterfowl season as a refuge.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125221/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200214 6281disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0005°N -93.7376°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Salt Creek) Take Highway E north from Roscoe 2miles. The area will be on both sides of the blacktop.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125325/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200215 3947disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0066°N -93.795°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Tebo Islands) Tebo Islands are accessible only by boat.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125330/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200216 211disp=tableNaNdisp=table Benton 38.332°N -93.5054°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) (From Clinton) Go east on Highway 7 to NE 681, then north on NE 681 to end of road.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125333/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200217 6960disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.3738°N -93.5815°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Valhalla) (From Lowry City) Take Highway C east 6miles, then turn north on Highway HH and go until County Road NE 900 east.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125339/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200218 1821disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.1603°N -93.5645°W
Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Weaubleau Creek) Take Highway 82 east from Osceola 5miles, then go north on County Road NE 1025. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125343/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200219 3493disp=tableNaNdisp=table St. Clair 38.0641°N -93.6066°W
Union Mill Access This area offers access to the Platte River.https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125348/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6617 0.7disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.5142°N -94.6569°W
Urich Access This area offers access to the Grand River. There is a boat ramp. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125353/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7216 1.9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.453°N -94.0035°W
Urich Conservation Area This area consists of forest, old fields, cropland, and grassland. It has one permanent stream (Big Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125358/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6407 470disp=tableNaNdisp=table Henry 38.4857°N -93.9453°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
Walnut Woods Conservation Area The area contains forest. The adjoining Stockdale Park (City of Liberty) includes these facilities/features: picnic area, playground and permanent stream (Rush Creek).https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125408/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8040 63disp=tableNaNdisp=table Clay 39.2353°N -94.3819°W
White Alloe Creek Conservation Area This is a mostly forest area adjoining the Parkville Nature Sanctuary which includes the following facilities/features: picnic area, pavilion, viewing deck, and a permanent stream (White Alloe Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125412/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9730 70disp=tableNaNdisp=table Platte 39.1954°N -94.6779°W

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