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 | |
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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 |