List of Missouri conservation areas – Ozark region explained

See main article: List of Missouri conservation areas. The Ozark administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Carter, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Ripley, Shannon, Texas, and Wright counties. The regional conservation office is in West Plains.

Conservation Area Description Size County Location
Allen (Wilbur) Memorial Conservation Area This area contains forest, old fields, cropland, and grassland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, and a permanent stream (Gasconade River).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8112 383disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.3991°N -92.4026°W
Angeline Conservation Area This rugged forest and old fields area has a hiking trail and 25miles of field roads open to horseback riders. It also offers access to the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9512 39663disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 37.1985°N -91.4516°W
Austin Lake This is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas and a pavilion, fishing dock, and Austin Community Lake (22 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5510 56disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.1616°N -92.1831°W
Baptist Camp Access This forest area offers access to Big Piney River. There is a picnic area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6305 6disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.2579°N -92.0175°W
Barn Hollow Natural Area This is a mostly forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7941 250disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.0536°N -91.6952°W
Barnes (P F) Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6406 118disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.3061°N -92.1365°W
Beaver Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. Facilities/features: picnic areas and a pavilion, archery range, intermittent stream (Beaver Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8042 147disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.8756°N -91.7935°W
Birch Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9513 5578disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 36.9353°N -91.5263°W
Blair Bridge Access This is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area and permanent stream (North Fork of the White River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6609 7disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.6553°N -92.2298°W
Blue Slip Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6626 5disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.1075°N -92.4618°W
Boesl (Lois Arlene) Outdoor Educ Area This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8922 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.3027°N -91.974°W
Bohigian Conservation Area From I-44 in Doolittle, take Hwy T south to Newburg, then Hwy P west 5miles, then Hwy AA south to parking lot.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200706 427disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.8597°N -91.9419°W
Boiling Spring Access This area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp and a picnic area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6422 10disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.4602°N -91.9879°W
Brown (Gerhild and Graham) Conservation Area Firearms firing single projectiles are prohibited http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200105 191disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.6737°N -91.6515°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
Buttin Rock Access This access provides river access to the Jacks Fork River and features an articulated mat launch. The boat launch is suitable for canoes and small water craft put in and take out. Use caution as the submerged portions of the mat are moss covered and may b http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9531 11disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 37.1535°N -91.3592°W
Buzzard Bluff Access This mostly forest area offers access to the Gasconade River. Facilities/features: primitive camping and picnic area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8036 95disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.3337°N -92.3951°W
Cabool Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5911 16disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.1577°N -92.1428°W
Camp Branch Access This forest and cropland area offers access to the Gasconade River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9234 22disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.2636°N -92.4659°W
Caney Mountain Conservation Area This area contains forest, savanna, and dolomite glades. Facilities/features: firearms and archery ranges, Caney Mountain Natural Area (1,330 acres). Interpretive nature programs are held at various times during the year. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5202 7971disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.6901°N -92.4386°W
Carter Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area with a permanent stream (Bear Spring).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9514 444disp=tableNaNdisp=table Carter 37.0355°N -90.918°W
Cedar Gap Conservation Area This is a forest area at the headwaters of Bryant Creek. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715020836/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9908 436disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.1005°N -92.6713°W
Cedar Grove Conservation Area This is an entirely forested area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4645 880disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.4334°N -91.5513°W
Clement (R F) Memorial Forest and WA This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8132 513disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.75°N -91.781°W
Cook (Flo) Access This mostly forest area offers access to Bryant Creek (the upper end of Norfork lake). There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7013 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.6081°N -92.3062°W
Cover (Dan and Maureen) Memorial WA This area is mostly forest with old fields and glades. There is a small, fishable pond. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8610 294disp=tableNaNdisp=table Oregon 36.6743°N -91.5021°W
Cover (Dan and Maureen) Prairie Conservation Area The area is located on a large sinkhole plain and includes several large sinkholes. Species associated with these sinkholes include yellow lady's slipper, Turk's cap lily, and the state-listed royal catchfly. There are 2 parking lots that serve the area:http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200113 744disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.5899°N -91.6898°W
Current River Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area. Facilities/features: picnic area, fishing jetties, Buford Pond (3 acres, fishable), Blue Springs Natural Area (17 acres), Cardareva Bluff Natural Area (95 aces), and a permanent stream (Current River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9515 29777disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon, Reynolds, Carter 37.1507°N -91.0684°W
Davidson (Carrick W) - Robert G Paris WA Five and one-half miles northeast of West Plains on Highway 17 and east .75miles on Highway EE to County Road 3010.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9115 269disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.785°N -91.7573°W
Davis (Dean) Conservation Area Dean Davis Conservation Area is 10miles north of West Plains on Highway 63 and 1/2-mile east on County Road 2420. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5506 186disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.9002°N -91.913°W
Dixon Towersite This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4904 44disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.9987°N -92.1572°W
Dogs Bluff Access This area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6111 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.3269°N -92.0023°W
Doniphan Towersite This area is mostly forest. No hunting is allowed.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6323 10disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.6516°N -90.7947°W
Eck (Peter A) Conservation Area It contains an old growth, pine-oak forest and Eck Natural Area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9007 379disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.5808°N -92.0228°W
Fort Leonard Wood Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4622 0disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.8217°N -92.1164°W
Fourche Creek Conservation Area The West Fork of Fourche Creek runs through this area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6519 3782disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.5479°N -91.0282°W
Fuson (John Alva, MD) Conservation Area Facilities/features: picnic area and intermittent stream (Parks Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8831 1516disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.4627°N -92.6275°W
Gasconade Hills Conservation Area This is a forest area bordering the Gasconade River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9113 363disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.8767°N -92.1049°W
Gist Ranch Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest with glades, savanna, and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping and 2 intermittent streams (Peters Creek, Sanders Branch). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9729 11094disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.173°N -91.7828°W
Grandin Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4648 158disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.771°N -90.7324°W
Greenville Ford Access Six miles north of Doniphan on Highway 21, north 4miles on Highway K to the bridge over the Little Black River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7012 4disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.7471°N -90.7359°W
Grundy Memorial WA This is a forest area with a 3370feet-loop field archery range trail. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8602 37disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.9325°N -92.8314°W
Hebron Access This is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, and a permanent stream (North Fork of the White River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6212 13disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.8507°N -92.1867°W
Hemenway Conservation Area This area contains old fields, forest, and wetlands.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9325 173disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.5458°N -90.6536°W
Houston Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6003 13disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.3391°N -92.0895°W
Hunter Towersite This is a forest area with a Fire Tower.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4703 79disp=tableNaNdisp=table Carter 36.8829°N -90.8613°W
Hyer Woods Conservation Area This is an upland hardwood forest.  http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7608 13disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.781°N -91.6812°W
Indian Trail Conservation Area This large area is primarily forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, Indian Trail Fish Hatchery/Blackwell Lake (35 acres), picnic area, numerous small ponds, 2 permanent streams (Fishwater Creek, Crooked Creek). https://web.archive.org/web/20100527175445/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6201 13556disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.7251°N -91.3703°W
Jerome Access This area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6804 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.9341°N -91.978°W
Lenox Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5620 6disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.6411°N -91.7643°W
Little Black Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area. Facilities/features: Picnic area, archery range, fishless ponds, intermittent stream (Barton Branch), and permanent stream (North and South Prongs of the Little Black River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7110 2375disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.7507°N -90.7855°W
Little Prairie Conservation Area This area contains forest and old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas, fishing dock, and Towell Lake (100 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6316 339disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.9966°N -91.6961°W
Maramec Spring Fish Hatchery See Maramec Spring Park. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6601 16disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.9571°N -91.5344°W
Operated by the James Foundation, this is 1 of 4 trout parks in the state. The area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: improved camping, primitive camping, hatchery, picnic areas/pavilions, fishing jetties, viewing decks, Maramec Spring, and 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120526035440/http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5704 1562disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 37.9546°N -91.5308°W
Martin (George and Vida) Access This forest area offers access to the Warm Fork of the Spring River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9804 10disp=tableNaNdisp=table Oregon 36.5353°N -91.5176°W
Mason Bridge Access This forest area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6110 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.5045°N -91.9831°W
Massengill (Richard) Conservation Area This area contains forest and old fields. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9915 203disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.8955°N -92.2295°W
Midvale Conservation Area This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4613 85disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.2057°N -91.7377°W
Miller Lake Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas, and Miller Community Lake (20 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5504 61disp=tableNaNdisp=table Carter 37.0479°N -90.9054°W
Mineral Springs Access This forest area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7207 6disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.363°N -91.97°W
Mitschele Access This area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9801 0.3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.8009°N -92.3407°W
Montauk Fish Hatchery The hatchery is on the headwaters of the Current River. Facilities/features: 5 fishing jetties, 2 springs (Montauk Springs, Bluff Springs), Montauk Lake (5 acres).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5403 1340disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.453°N -91.6813°W
Montauk Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5011 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.5163°N -91.7081°W
Mountain View Towersite This is a forest area with a fire lookout tower. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4804 30disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.994°N -91.7576°W
Mudpuppy Conservation Area Facilities/features: fishable pond (1 acre), intermittent stream (Flat Creek), and a permanent Stream (Little Black River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8737 1384disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.7146°N -90.7134°W
Myrtle Access This forest area offers access to the Eleven Point River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8434 27disp=tableNaNdisp=table Oregon 36.5133°N -91.1733°W
Norfork Lake Management Lands This area contains mostly forest along with cropland, wetlands and glades. Facilities,/features: boat ramp, boat rental, boat dock, improved camping, picnic area, and Norfork Lake (1,000 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8918 5124disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.5601°N -92.2804°W
Odin Access This forest, old fields, and grassland area offers access to the Gasconade River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8121 127disp=tableNaNdisp=table Wright 37.2678°N -92.6099°W
Patrick Bridge Access This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: picnic areas and 2 permanent streams (Althea Spring, North Fork of the White River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7301 149disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.643°N -92.221°W
Peck Ranch Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest with nearly 1500acres in glades, along with old fields, savanna, cropland and some wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, firearms range, viewing deck, two deer/turkey blinds, one intermittent s http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5203 22907disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon, Carter 37.0452°N -91.1798°W
Riddle Bridge Access This area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6409 9disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.9098°N -92.1327°W
Rippee Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, 2 permanent streams (Rippee Creek, Bryant Creek), Bryant Creek Natural Area (riparian corridor). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6412 438disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.8743°N -92.4691°W
Rocky Creek Conservation Area With almost 40000acres of public land, the Rocky Creek Conservation Area provides for a wide range of outdoor activities. These include nature viewing, bird watching, hiking, dispersed primitive camping, and, of course, many hunting and fishing opportun http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4629 37894disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon, Reynolds, Carter 37.1274°N -91.2367°W
Rosati Towersite This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4710 95disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps 38.0183°N -91.5422°W
Rose Hill Towersite This is a forest area. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6006 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table Oregon 36.5474°N -91.423°W
Ross Access This area offers access to the Big Piney River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6306 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.6692°N -92.0491°W
Roubidoux Creek Conservation Area This is a grassland, wetlands, and forest area on the Gasconade River and Roubidoux Creek.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9130 185disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.8456°N -92.2038°W
Ryden Cave Conservation Area This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7822 30disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.6534°N -92.0391°W
Sand Pond Conservation Area One mile south of Naylor on Highway 142, 4miles south on Highway W.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8113 201disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ripley 36.5023°N -90.6008°W
Schlicht Springs Access This is a mostly forest area offering access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7511 15disp=tableNaNdisp=table Pulaski 37.9029°N -92.2857°W
Shannon Ranch Conservation Area This area contains forest, grassland, savanna and glades. Facilities/features: primitive camping and several intermittent streams.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8423 1571disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.9476°N -92.3171°W
Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area This area contains forest and grassland. Facilities/features: 2 boat ramps, primitive camping, picnic area, pavilion, a fishing jetty, and 2 fishable lakes (Ziske Lake, 30acres; Turner Lake, 17 acres). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7820 249disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.6468°N -91.5126°W
Short Bend Access This forest and old fields area offers access to the Meramec River. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8825 76disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.7499°N -91.4273°W
Simmons Ford Access This area offers access to the Big Piney River.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7826 3disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.2408°N -92.0105°W
Sims Valley Lake Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, and Sims Valley Community Lake (41 acres).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6213 100disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 37.0097°N -91.8486°W
South Prong Access This forest area offers access to the South Prong of Jacks Fork.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8852 2disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.0781°N -91.7366°W
Squires Towersite This is a forest area with tower site.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6221 5disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.8497°N -92.6297°W
Summersville Towersite This fire tower is located in the midst of Gist Ranch Conservation Area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5205 31disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.1941°N -91.7757°W
Sunklands Conservation Area This is a predominantly forest area with savanna and glades. Facilities/features: Sunklands Natural Area, numerous small streams, and permanent stream (Current River).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9511 38821disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 37.3215°N -91.4879°W
Sycamore Access This forest area offers access to Bryant Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7835 15disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.7066°N -92.2655°W
Tecumseh Towersite This is a forest area.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5307 40disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.5982°N -92.2324°W
Thomasville Towersite The 40acres tract contains an un-staffed fire tower used to detect wildfires during high fire danger days. The tower may be accessed at your own risk by foot from the entrance gate. The site is surrounded by private property. Please respect neighborin http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=4907 41disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 36.9006°N -91.6148°W
Timber Knob Towersite Timber Knob Towersite is 2.25miles south of Gainesville on Highway 5.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=5105 41disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.5646°N -92.4682°W
Tingler Prairie Conservation Area This area contains prairie and forest. Facilities/features: Tingler Lake (3 acres) and permanent stream. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8823 255disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.6118°N -91.874°W
Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Twin Pines has a visitor center, hiking trail, archery range, outside exhibits, and forest management demonstration areas. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=200516 462disp=tableNaNdisp=table Shannon 36.9943°N -91.3056°W
Vanderhoef (Archie and Gracie) Memorial State Forest This area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: picnic area, viewing deck, and permanent stream (South Fork of the Spring River).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8915 145disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.5527°N -91.8862°W
Vera Cruz Access This area contains forest and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic area and 2 permanent streams (Hunter Creek and Bryant Creek). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8311 78disp=tableNaNdisp=table Douglas 36.918°N -92.4963°W
Warm Fork Conservation Area This area is mostly grassland mixed with old fields and cropland. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=9628 159disp=tableNaNdisp=table Oregon 36.6179°N -91.5628°W
Warren Bridge Access This forest area offers access to Bryant Creek. http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8242 8disp=tableNaNdisp=table Ozark 36.6675°N -92.2814°W
White (George O) State Forest Nursery Nursery tours are available by prior arrangement. Facilities/features: Quercus Flatwoods Natural Area (48 acres of post oak flatwoods), picnic area, and fishable 3acres lake.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=6501 754disp=tableNaNdisp=table Texas 37.5546°N -91.8854°W
White Ranch Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, 15 trails, firearms range, and permanent stream (South Fork of the Spring River). http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8425 6685disp=tableNaNdisp=table Howell 36.537°N -91.8412°W
White River Trace Conservation Area (From Highway 72 in Salem) Take H Highway west approximately 9miles to Dent County Road 253. Headquarters is approximately 1.3miles south on Dent County Road 253.http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8917 2043disp=tableNaNdisp=table Dent 37.6172°N -91.7302°W
Woods (Woodson K) Memorial Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: gravel bar boat launch (no concrete ramp) and 2 permanent streams (Dry Fork Creek, Meramec River).http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=7103 5739disp=tableNaNdisp=table Phelps, Crawford 37.9618°N -91.5166°W

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