List of Missouri conservation areas – Northwest region

The Northwest administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, and Mercer counties. The regional conservation office is in St. Joseph.

Conservation AreaDescriptionSizeCountyLocation
Agency AccessThis is a forest area on the Platte River.1.6 acres 0.65 haBuchanan39°38′37.70″N 94°43′34.76″W
Agency Conservation AreaThis is a forest area on the Platte River. 93 acres 38 haBuchanan39°37′47.18″N 94°43′52.94″W
Bagley (Peter and John) Woods Conservation AreaThis is an old-growth oak-hickory forest, a stand of state-endangered northern pin oaks and a small stream. 21 acres 8.5 haMercer40°34′20.07″N 93°41′14.70″W
Belcher Branch Lake Conservation AreaThis tract is mostly cropland and old fields with some forest and grassland. 395 acres 160 haBuchanan39°35′3.45″N 94°43′56.16″W
Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation AreaThis area contains grassland, cropland, old fields, and some forest. Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing dock, fish cleaning station, Bilby Ranch Lake (110 acres), and many small fishing ponds. 5,089 acres 2,059 haNodaway40°21′17.29″N 95°9′4.96″W
Blue Jay Trail AccessThis forest area offers access to Crooked River. 33 acres 13 haRay39°27′49.65″N 94°6′0.94″W
Bluffwoods Conservation AreaBluffwoods and Goodell Annex overlook the Missouri River floodplain just south of St. Joseph. Both areas are mostly forested with scattered open grasslands. The Bluffwoods area has numerous service roads and several established trails for hiking. The Fore 2,247 acres 909 haBuchanan39°37′44.09″N 94°56′31.70″W
Bluffwoods CA - Goodell Memorial AnnexBluffwoods/Goodell is mostly forest. 58 acres 23 haBuchanan39°39′47.52″N 94°54′45.12″W
Bonanza Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, old fields, cropland, and grassland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, fishable ponds, numerous fishless ponds, and 4 permanent streams (Crabapple Creek, Shoal Creek, Brush Creek, and Log Creek). 1,863 acres 754 haCaldwell39°37′36.68″N 93°58′21.48″W
Bosworth AccessThis area contains old fields and forest and offers access to the Grand River. 12 acres 4.9 haCarroll39°28′24.58″N 93°15′50.50″W
Brickyard Hill Conservation AreaThe area is mostly forest with significant tracts of old fields and grassland. 2,296 acres 929 haAtchison40°28′23.75″N 95°34′22.97″W
Bridgewater AccessThis area offers access to the 102 River. 11 acres 4.5 haNodaway40°14′33.30″N 94°50′8.96″W
Bristle Ridge AccessThis area offers access to the Long Branch of the Platte River. 1.4 acres 0.57 haNodaway40°10′13.98″N 94°44′52.65″W
Brown (Bob) Conservation AreaThis area contains more than 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of wetlands along with cropland, old fields, grassland, and forest. 3,361 acres 1,360 haHolt39°57′32.52″N 95°14′6.63″W
Brown (Tom) AccessThis area is mostly old fields with some timber and offers access to the Missouri River. 9 acres 3.6 haAndrew39°54′11.89″N 94°58′2.70″W
Brunswick AccessFacilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, pavilion, and a permanent stream (Grand River). 1.8 acres 0.73 haChariton39°25′19.73″N 93°7′55.07″W
Bunch Hollow Conservation AreaThis area contains more than 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) of forest along with old fields, grassland, savanna and cropland. 3,302 acres 1,336 haCarroll39°35′11.91″N 93°35′49.37″W
Burton Bridge AccessThis area is mostly old fields. It offers access to the Platte River. 18 acres 7.3 haBuchanan39°34′52.65″N 94°43′2.07″W
Chillicothe (Coval Gann -) AccessThere is a boat ramp. 8 acres 3.2 haLivingston39°45′12.34″N 93°33′16.44″W
Chloe Lowry Marsh Natural AreaThis area includes 40 acres (160,000 m2) of freshwater marsh and 15 acres (61,000 m2) of wet-mesic prairie. Chloe Lowry Marsh is 1 of the highest quality natural marshes in the state containing 6 Missouri species of conservation concern.113 acres 46 haMercer40°26′3.73″N 93°36′37.42″W
Christie (James D) Conservation AreaThe areas contain forest, cropland, old fields, and grassland. There are fishable ponds on Christie CA. 174 acres 70 haAndrew40°3′49.08″N 94°47′56.85″W
Corning Conservation AreaThis area is located in the Missouri River floodplain and contains a mix of young forest, cropland, grassland, wetlands, and idle crop fields. 1,958 acres 792 haAtchison, Holt40°15′8.61″N 95°29′19.82″W
Crooked River Conservation AreaThis area contains old fields, forest, cropland, grassland, and wetlands. 1,411 acres 571 haRay39°24′28.81″N 94°3′24.69″W
Crusader's AccessThis area offers access to the Weldon Fork of the North Grand River. 3 acres 1.2 haGrundy40°14′37.78″N 93°35′57.61″W
Dalton Bottoms AccessThis old-fields area provides access to the Missouri River and the Chariton River via the Missouri River. 54 acres 22 haChariton39°18′57.15″N 92°57′45.78″W
Davis (The Eva N) Memorial Conservation AreaThe areas contain forest, cropland, old fields, and grassland. There are fishable ponds on Christie CA. 30 acres 12 haAndrew40°4′4.98″N 94°48′9.65″W
Denton (Andy) AccessThis access is a mix of forest, cropland, and old field habitat with access to the Grand River. 123 acres 50 haGentry40°5′47.04″N 94°20′54.09″W
Deroin Bend Conservation AreaThis area is primarily old fields, forest, and wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, Missouri river Chute, and a permanent stream (Missouri River). 1,213 acres 491 haHolt40°16′0.28″N 95°32′29.89″W
DuPree (Arthur) Memorial Conservation AreaMostly forest with some old fields. 215 acres 87 haBuchanan39°46′57.48″N 94°52′51.02″W
Elam Bend Conservation AreaThis area is a mixture of forest, old field, and cropland habitat. The area features a boat ramp with access to the Grand River, a firearms shooting range, primitive camping, and a disabled accessible privy. 1,497 acres 606 haGentry40°5′2.78″N 94°15′26.07″W
Elrod Mill AccessThis area is mostly forest with some cropland and old fields. 59 acres 24 haAndrew40°0′0.95″N 94°41′40.56″W
Floyd (Nannie B) Memorial Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. 19 acres 7.7 haChariton39°39′33.59″N 93°3′16.01″W
Fountain Grove Conservation AreaThis area contains large wetlands and forest tracts in addition to cropland, grassland, and old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramps, picnic areas, and waterfowl blinds. In addition, there are 3 major bodies of water: Che-Ru Lake, Bittern Marsh, and Jo 7,486 acres 3,029 haLinn, Livingston39°42′7.98″N 93°17′17.05″W
Foxglove Conservation AreaThis area is mostly prairie with some forest. 56 acres 23 haRay39°23′28.76″N 94°7′8.75″W
Gallatin Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, grassland, old fields, cropland, wetlands, and savanna. 682 acres 276 haDaviess39°50′38.16″N 93°55′14.05″W
Grand Trace Conservation AreaThis area is a mixture of forest, old field, savanna, and grassland habitat. The area features primitive camping and 2 fishable ponds. 1,522 acres 616 haHarrison40°19′25.74″N 94°6′23.69″W
Green AccessThis area offers access to the Grand River. 5 acres 2.0 haDaviess40°1′28.16″N 94°7′32.37″W
Hadorn Bridge AccessThe area contains cropland with forest, old fields, and grassland. 102 acres 41 haAndrew40°0′48.11″N 94°47′55.01″W
Happy Holler Lake Conservation AreaThe area contains old fields, grassland, cropland, and forest. 2,286 acres 925 haAndrew39°59′6.99″N 94°46′9.78″W
Hardin Conservation AreaThis area is primarily forested and contains a 40-acre (160,000 m2) blue hole created by the flood of 1993. 242 acres 98 haRay39°15′3.76″N 93°50′31.60″W
Hartell (Ronald and Maude) Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, pasture, and grassland. 113 acres 46 haClinton39°36′13.87″N 94°23′53.98″W
Helton (The Wayne) Memorial WAThis area contains old fields, forest, cropland, prairie, and 2 small wetlands. The area features 1 designated camping area (primitive) and the 30-acre (120,000 m2) Helton Prairie Natural Area, which features unique wildflower displays from mid-May until early July. 2,567 acres 1,039 haHarrison40°14′17.82″N 93°48′17.99″W
Holmes Bend AccessThis area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. It offers access to the Grand River. 83 acres 34 haDaviess39°53′34.62″N 93°55′34.53″W
Honey Creek Conservation AreaThe area is about 1/2 forest and also contains old fields, cropland and grassland. 1,437 acres 582 haAndrew39°57′12.14″N 94°58′51.79″W
Hoot Owl Bend AccessFacilities/features: primitive camping, a permanent stream (Missouri River), and no boat ramp. 7 acres 2.8 haAtchison40°18′54.03″N 95°37′4.71″W
James Bridge AccessThis forest area offers access to the Crooked River. 20 acres 8.1 haRay39°22′14.83″N 94°2′32.77″W
Jamesport LakeThis area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. 142 acres 57 haDaviess40°0′1.93″N 93°50′29.24″W
Jentell Brees AccessThe area consists primarily of old fields and grassland. It offers access to the Missouri River. 31 acres 13 haBuchanan39°41′28.71″N 94°57′48.09″W
Keever Bridge AccessThis area offers access to the Platte River. 7 acres 2.8 haNodaway40°25′43.05″N 94°38′5.98″W
Kendzora (Anthony and Beatrice) Conservation AreaThis area provides a variety of habitats for many fish and wildlife species. The area includes 100 acres (0.40 km2) of cropland that is seasonally flooded, providing both upland game and waterfowl habitats. A 35-acre (140,000 m2) fishing lake and approximately 1-mile (1.6 km) of the Plat 789 acres 319 haPlatte, Buchanan39°31′38.10″N 94°38′54.12″W
King Lake Conservation AreaThis area contains grassland, old fields, cropland, and some forest and wetlands. 1,292 acres 523 haDeKalb, Gentry40°1′41.98″N 94°26′4.07″W
Kneib (Wilfrid V and Anna C) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area is primarily forest with some old fields and prairies. 35 acres 14 haBuchanan39°43′2.91″N 94°56′1.49″W
Lake Paho Conservation AreaThis area contains old fields, forest, cropland, prairie, and grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramps, boat dock, improved camping, hatchery, picnic areas, fishing jetty, numerous fishable ponds, and Lake Paho. Hatchery tours are available on request. 2,359 acres 955 haMercer40°24′58.49″N 93°39′43.19″W
Langdon Bend AccessThis area is primarily forest. 11 acres 4.5 haAtchison40°20′23.91″N 95°37′16.55″W
Lathrop Bridge AccessThe area is mostly old fields and grassland. 27 acres 11 haClinton39°33′59.61″N 94°24′32.33″W
Lewis Mill AccessThis area offers access to the Little Chariton River. 8 acres 3.2 haChariton39°15′26.01″N 92°51′44.34″W
Limpp LakeThis area offers a 29-acre (120,000 m2) lake with boat ramp and privy, forest, and old field habitat. 69 acres 28 haGentry40°3′40.25″N 94°32′4.80″W
Little Compton Lake Conservation AreaThis area consists of old fields and grassland along with some forest. 344 acres 139 haCarroll39°32′25.23″N 93°16′41.77″W
Little Tarkio PrairieThis area is mostly grassland with some forest and a 15-acre (61,000 m2) prairie. Primitive camping is allowed. 127 acres 51 haHolt40°12′16.07″N 95°19′13.28″W
Logan (Caroline Sheridan) Memorial WAThis area is mostly forest with some old fields. 41 acres 17 haBuchanan39°49′7.55″N 94°52′12.50″W
Lotts Creek Conservation AreaThis area is completely wooded with 1 parking lot. 19 acres 7.7 haHarrison40°31′44.97″N 94°11′26.78″W
Lower Hamburg Bend Conservation AreaThis area is mostly young cottonwood forest with some cropland, old fields, grasslands, and a Missouri River Chute. 2,100 acres 850 haAtchison40°32′45.35″N 95°45′13.98″W
MO Western State University Skeet RangeOpen to the public 2:00-6:00 April 1 - October 30. Closed major holidays.12 acres 4.9 haBuchanan39°45′40.51″N 94°47′38.85″W
Maitland AccessThis area provides foot access to the Nodaway River. 0.7 acres 0.28 haHolt40°12′8.35″N 95°4′11.50″W
McCormack (Jamerson C) Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, grassland, old fields, and savanna. 225 acres 91 haHolt40°3′5.27″N 95°14′13.61″W
McKinny Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, wetlands, cropland, and old fields. 112 acres 45 haCarroll39°22′14.95″N 93°14′14.71″W
Midway AccessThis area offers access to the 102 River. 1.0 acre 0.40 haAndrew40°6′48.48″N 94°50′14.07″W
Mockingbird Hill AccessTravel .5-mile (8.0 km) west of Trenton on Hwy 6, then north on SW 30th Avenue. After approximately .25-mile (40 km), SW 30th Avenue becomes NW 30th street. Continue another .5-mile (8.0 km) to NW 3rd Street/Crowder Street. Travel .25-mile (40 km) east on NW 3rd Street/Crowder Street a 84 acres 34 haGrundy40°4′42.09″N 93°38′30.50″W
Monkey Mountain Conservation AreaThis area has 800 acres (3.2 km2) of mostly forested bluffs above the Missouri River and 780 acres (3.2 km2) of Missouri River floodplain. This area also has stream frontage along the Missouri and Nodaway Rivers. 1,624 acres 657 haHolt39°55′3.71″N 95°0′24.22″W
Morton Bridge AccessThis old fields and forest area offers access to the Crooked River. 21 acres 8.5 haRay39°17′45.24″N 93°53′32.21″W
Mussel Fork Conservation AreaThis area contains cropland, old fields, grassland, and woodlands. Area includes 3 fishable ponds and a permanent stream (Mussel Fork Creek). 2,449 acres 991 haLinn, Macon39°43′28.15″N 92°51′43.97″W
Newman Memorial AccessThis area offers access to the Grand River. 9 acres 3.6 haDaviess39°52′28.42″N 93°50′15.55″W
Nishnabotna Conservation AreaThis area is divided into 2 separate tracts. The south tract is mostly forested and the north tract is a mix of cropland, idle fields and grasslands. 2,321 acres 939 haAtchison40°28′19.26″N 95°40′14.54″W
Nodaway County LakeThis area is about 1/3 grassland and also contains old fields, forest, cropland, and savanna. 317 acres 128 haNodaway40°25′49.92″N 94°51′24.54″W
Nodaway Island AccessThe access contains forest and pasture. 7 acres 2.8 haAndrew39°54′10.69″N 94°57′7.78″W
Nodaway Valley Conservation AreaThe area is mostly cropland with significant wetland acreage. There are smaller tracts of forest and old fields. 3,912 acres 1,583 haAndrew, Holt40°4′34.26″N 95°3′29.03″W
Pawnee Prairie Natural AreaThis prairie natural area is a remnant of the once-vast tallgrass prairie that covered much of northwest Missouri. Prairie restoration efforts are on-going. Several bird species of conservation concern can be seen on the area during spring and summer. 472 acres 191 haHarrison40°31′19.90″N 94°8′50.98″W
Payne Landing AccessThis area offers access to the Missouri River. 4 acres 1.6 haHolt39°54′29.13″N 95°9′44.07″W
Pigeon Hill Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with cropland and old fields. 460 acres 190 haBuchanan39°39′47.89″N 94°46′45.95″W
Pigg's Landing AccessThis grassland area offers access to the Fishing River. 17 acres 6.9 haRay39°13′15.99″N 94°9′16.36″W
Poosey Conservation AreaThis area contains forests, grasslands, croplands, prairie/savanna and old field habitats. Numerous upland game species are present in addition to fishing opportunities and an extensive trail system. This area has been designated an Audubon Society Import 5,793 acres 2,344 haLivingston39°55′22.06″N 93°41′51.63″W
Possum Walk AccessThis forest area offers access to the Nodaway River. 8 acres 3.2 haNodaway40°30′33.62″N 95°4′7.80″W
Punkin Center AccessThis is a forest, wetlands, and old fields area along the Thompson River. 71 acres 29 haLivingston39°56′20.30″N 93°37′0.22″W
Ray County LakeThis area is mostly grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, fishing jetty, and Ray County Community Lake (25 acres). 166 acres 67 haRay39°18′48.93″N 93°59′50.48″W
Riverbreaks Conservation AreaThis area is more than 1/2 forest with grassland, old fields, cropland, and prairie. Facilities/features: primitive camping, 3 fishing ponds, single projectile firearms range, and 3 permanent streams (Whales Creek, Schlotz Branch, and Forbes Creek). 2,276 acres 921 haHolt39°56′7.05″N 95°7′53.64″W
Rochester Falls AccessThe land is mainly pasture. 12 acres 4.9 haAndrew39°54′33.66″N 94°41′33.68″W
Rock Quarry AccessThe area is mostly old fields and pasture. 9 acres 3.6 haAndrew39°53′13.60″N 94°46′48.63″W
Rush Bottoms Conservation AreaThis area is mostly open land and contains a mix of cropland, idle fields, grassland, and some small tracts of forest. This area has approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of Missouri River frontage and 1 fishing pond. 767 acres 310 haHolt40°4′46.16″N 95°24′13.45″W
Savage AccessThis mostly forest area offers access to the Grand River. 13 acres 5.3 haDaviess40°2′58.10″N 94°12′38.33″W
Saxton AccessThis area offers access to the Platte River. 7 acres 2.8 haBuchanan39°43′9.69″N 94°42′15.09″W
Schifferdecker (W L) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area contains old fields, cropland, 2 wetland units, grassland, and some forest. 235 acres 95 haCarroll39°22′26.16″N 93°40′18.36″W
Seat (Emmett and Leah) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area is a mixture of old field, grasslands, cropland, and woodland habitats. The area features primitive camping, an archery range, 16 fishable ponds (totalling 13 acres), and a permanent stream (Little Muddy Creek). The area is managed primarily for 3,483 acres 1,410 haWorth, Gentry40°24′8.50″N 94°14′25.43″W
Sheridan AccessThis area offers access to the Platte River. 1.7 acres 0.69 haWorth40°31′4.97″N 94°35′59.86″W
Sowards Ford AccessThis area offers access to the East Fork of the Grand River. Primitive camping with gravel pads and picnic tables is available. 58 acres 23 haWorth40°23′26.31″N 94°19′14.20″W
St Joseph (French Bottom Access)It offers access to the Missouri River. There is a boat ramp. 1.9 acres 0.77 haBuchanan39°46′51.89″N 94°52′31.91″W
Star School Hill Prairie Conservation AreaThis area provides a variety of habitats for a number of rare and endangered plants and animals. 292 acres 118 haAtchison40°33′28.87″N 95°37′36.34″W
Sterling Price LakeThis area contains forest and grassland. This lake was renovated in 1978. 84 acres 34 haChariton39°23′59.83″N 92°50′19.04″W
Sumner AccessFacilities/features: boat ramp, parking lot, and a permanent stream (Grand River). 3 acres 1.2 haChariton39°38′25.30″N 93°16′19.86″W
Sunbridge Hills Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with some old fields. Facilities/features: permanent stream (Missouri River). 200 acres 81 haBuchanan39°48′40.79″N 94°52′19.36″W
Tarkio Prairie Conservation AreaThis area contains a 57-acre (230,000 m2) natural area featuring diverse prairie flora on glacial till soil. 633 acres 256 haAtchison40°30′5.06″N 95°12′54.42″W
Thurnau (H F) Conservation AreaThis area is a mix of forest, old field, cropland and wetland. 1,761 acres 713 haHolt40°10′26.32″N 95°26′46.49″W
VanDyke (Russell B, Hazel S and Arnold L) Conservation AreaThis area is half timber and half open fields. 320 acres 130 haMercer40°24′45.87″N 93°24′15.69″W
Wabash Crossing AccessThis mostly grassland area offers access to the Grand River. 12 acres 4.9 haDaviess39°55′36.59″N 93°56′46.05″W
Wagner (Frank E) Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, old fields, and grassland. 133 acres 54 haRay39°23′12.06″N 93°53′47.58″W
Watson AccessFacilities/features: boat ramp and permanent stream (Nishnabotna River).  5 acres 2.0 haAtchison40°29′57.04″N 95°40′37.48″W
Wolf Creek Bend Conservation AreaWolf Creek Bend is a mix of cropland and idle cropland with some small tracts of timber along the Missouri River. 982 acres 397 haHolt39°54′51.73″N 95°11′19.90″W
Worth County LakeThis area consists of a 20-acre (81,000 m2) lake with a boat ramp, privy, and 37 acres (150,000 m2) of old field and prairie habitat. 53 acres 21 haWorth40°24′7.97″N 94°31′26.31″W
Worthwine Island Conservation AreaThe area is primarily forest and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping and permanent stream (Missouri River). 636 acres 257 haAndrew39°51′39.74″N 94°55′57.49″W
Yellow Creek Conservation AreaThis is a Designated natural area consisting of lowland hardwood forest. 593 acres 240 haChariton39°34′38.95″N 93°13′16.19″W
Youngdahl (Mark) Urban Conservation AreaThree loop hiking trails, 2 of which are disabled accessible - asphalt surface - the 3rd is gravel surface and not disabled accessible. The area consists of 80 acres (320,000 m2) of openland and several acres of planted trees. 2 picnic pavilions with picnic tables and 96 acres 39 haBuchanan39°45′59.13″N 94°48′38.51″W
Map of Missouri conservation areas with the Northwest region highlighted

Notes

  • Acreage and counties from MDCLand GIS file
  • Names, descriptions, and locations from Conservation Atlas Online GIS file


Lotts Creek Conservation Area was sold to private individuals in 2018. It is not open to the public.

References

  • "MDCland" (shapefile). Missouri Department of Conservation. 2007-01-01.
  • "Google Earth File". Conservation Atlas Online. Missouri Department of Conservation. 2007-06-18. Archived from the original on 2010-08-12.
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