List of Missouri conservation areas – Ozark region

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Map of Missouri conservation areas with the Ozark region highlighted MDC Lands 2007 Ozark region hilite.svg
Map of Missouri conservation areas with the Ozark region highlighted

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 AreaDescriptionSizeCountyLocation
Allen (Wilbur) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, old fields, cropland, and grassland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, and a permanent stream (Gasconade River).383 acres155 haWright 37°23′56.87″N92°24′9.26″W / 37.3991306°N 92.4025722°W / 37.3991306; -92.4025722 (Wilbur Allen Memorial Conservation Area)
Angeline Conservation AreaThis rugged forest and old fields area has a hiking trail and 25 miles (40 km) of field roads open to horseback riders. It also offers access to the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers. 39,663 acres16,051 haShannon 37°11′54.64″N91°27′5.76″W / 37.1985111°N 91.4516000°W / 37.1985111; -91.4516000 (Angeline Conservation Area)
Austin LakeThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas and a pavilion, fishing dock, and Austin Community Lake (22 acres). 56 acres23 haTexas 37°9′41.91″N92°10′59.03″W / 37.1616417°N 92.1830639°W / 37.1616417; -92.1830639 (Austin Lake)
Baptist Camp AccessThis forest area offers access to Big Piney River. There is a picnic area.6 acres2.4 haTexas 37°15′28.40″N92°1′3.16″W / 37.2578889°N 92.0175444°W / 37.2578889; -92.0175444 (Baptist Camp Access)
Barn Hollow Natural AreaThis is a mostly forest area. 250 acres100 haTexas 37°3′12.84″N91°41′42.57″W / 37.0535667°N 91.6951583°W / 37.0535667; -91.6951583 (Barn Hollow Natural Area)
Barnes (P F) Conservation AreaThis is a predominantly forest area.118 acres48 haTexas 37°18′21.96″N92°8′11.23″W / 37.3061000°N 92.1364528°W / 37.3061000; -92.1364528 (D F Barnes Conservation Area)
Beaver Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: picnic areas and a pavilion, archery range, intermittent stream (Beaver Creek). 147 acres59 haPhelps 37°52′32.26″N91°47′36.49″W / 37.8756278°N 91.7934694°W / 37.8756278; -91.7934694 (Beaver Creek Conservation Area)
Birch Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. 5,578 acres2,257 haShannon 36°56′6.92″N91°31′34.73″W / 36.9352556°N 91.5263139°W / 36.9352556; -91.5263139 (Birch Creek Conservation Area)
Blair Bridge AccessThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area and permanent stream (North Fork of the White River). 7 acres2.8 haOzark 36°39′19.10″N92°13′47.15″W / 36.6553056°N 92.2297639°W / 36.6553056; -92.2297639 (Blair Bridge Access)
Blue Slip TowersiteThis is a forest area. 5 acres2.0 haWright 37°6′26.85″N92°27′42.35″W / 37.1074583°N 92.4617639°W / 37.1074583; -92.4617639 (Blue Slip Towersite)
Boesl (Lois Arlene) Outdoor Educ AreaThis is a forest area. 9 acres3.6 haTexas 37°18′9.78″N91°58′26.29″W / 37.3027167°N 91.9739694°W / 37.3027167; -91.9739694 (Lois Arlene Boesl Outdoor Education Area)
Bohigian Conservation AreaFrom I-44 in Doolittle, take Hwy T south to Newburg, then Hwy P west 5 miles (8.0 km), then Hwy AA south to parking lot.427 acres173 haPhelps 37°51′34.75″N91°56′30.67″W / 37.8596528°N 91.9418528°W / 37.8596528; -91.9418528 (Bohigian Conservation Area)
Boiling Spring AccessThis area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp and a picnic area.10 acres4.0 haTexas 37°27′36.71″N91°59′16.59″W / 37.4601972°N 91.9879417°W / 37.4601972; -91.9879417 (Boiling Spring Access)
Brown (Gerhild and Graham) Conservation AreaFirearms firing single projectiles are prohibited 191 acres77 haDent 37°40′25.25″N91°39′5.55″W / 37.6736806°N 91.6515417°W / 37.6736806; -91.6515417 (Gerhild and Graham Brown Conservation Area)
Bull Shoals Lake Management LandsBull Shoals Lake ML has more than 16,000 acres (65 km2) 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 37,350 acres15,120 haTaney, Ozark 36°34′9.17″N92°51′43.27″W / 36.5692139°N 92.8620194°W / 36.5692139; -92.8620194 (Bull Shoals Lake Management Lands)
Buttin Rock AccessThis 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 11 acres4.5 haShannon 37°9′12.72″N91°21′33.13″W / 37.1535333°N 91.3592028°W / 37.1535333; -91.3592028 (Buttin Rock Access)
Buzzard Bluff AccessThis mostly forest area offers access to the Gasconade River. Facilities/features: primitive camping and picnic area. 95 acres38 haWright 37°20′1.38″N92°23′42.50″W / 37.3337167°N 92.3951389°W / 37.3337167; -92.3951389 (Buzzard Bluff Access)
Cabool TowersiteThis is a forest area. 16 acres6.5 haTexas 37°9′27.60″N92°8′34.17″W / 37.1576667°N 92.1428250°W / 37.1576667; -92.1428250 (Cabool Towersite)
Camp Branch AccessThis forest and cropland area offers access to the Gasconade River. 22 acres8.9 haWright 37°15′48.99″N92°27′57.17″W / 37.2636083°N 92.4658806°W / 37.2636083; -92.4658806 (Camp Branch Access)
Caney Mountain Conservation AreaThis 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. 7,971 acres3,226 haOzark 36°41′24.38″N92°26′18.88″W / 36.6901056°N 92.4385778°W / 36.6901056; -92.4385778 (Caney Mountain Conservation Area)
Carter Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area with a permanent stream (Bear Spring).444 acres180 haCarter 37°2′7.82″N90°55′4.70″W / 37.0355056°N 90.9179722°W / 37.0355056; -90.9179722 (Carter Creek Conservation Area)
Cedar Gap Conservation AreaThis is a forest area at the headwaters of Bryant Creek. 436 acres176 haWright 37°6′1.78″N92°40′16.76″W / 37.1004944°N 92.6713222°W / 37.1004944; -92.6713222 (Cedar Gap Conservation Area)
Cedar Grove Conservation AreaThis is an entirely forested area.880 acres360 haDent 37°26′0.13″N91°33′4.68″W / 37.4333694°N 91.5513000°W / 37.4333694; -91.5513000 (Cedar Grove Conservation Area)
Clement (R F) Memorial Forest and WAThis is a forest area. 513 acres208 haDent 37°45′0.13″N91°46′51.73″W / 37.7500361°N 91.7810361°W / 37.7500361; -91.7810361 (R F Clement Memorial Forest and WA)
Cook (Flo ) AccessThis mostly forest area offers access to Bryant Creek (the upper end of Norfork lake). There is a boat ramp. 4 acres1.6 haOzark 36°36′29.04″N92°18′22.40″W / 36.6080667°N 92.3062222°W / 36.6080667; -92.3062222 (Flo Cook Access)
Cover (Dan and Maureen) Memorial WAThis area is mostly forest with old fields and glades. There is a small, fishable pond. 294 acres119 haOregon 36°40′27.30″N91°30′7.61″W / 36.6742500°N 91.5021139°W / 36.6742500; -91.5021139 (Dan and Maureen Cover Memorial WA)
Cover (Dan and Maureen) Prairie Conservation AreaThe 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:744 acres301 haHowell 36°35′23.69″N91°41′23.24″W / 36.5899139°N 91.6897889°W / 36.5899139; -91.6897889 (Dan and Maureen Cover Prairie Conservation Area)
Current River Conservation AreaThis 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). 29,777 acres12,050 haShannon, Reynolds, Carter 37°9′2.46″N91°4′6.23″W / 37.1506833°N 91.0683972°W / 37.1506833; -91.0683972 (Current River Conservation Area)
Davidson (Carrick W) - Robert G Paris WAFive and one-half miles northeast of West Plains on Highway 17 and east .75-mile (121 km) on Highway EE to County Road 3010.269 acres109 haHowell 36°47′6.07″N91°45′26.44″W / 36.7850194°N 91.7573444°W / 36.7850194; -91.7573444 (Carrick W Davidson - Robert G Paris WA)
Davis (Dean) Conservation AreaDean Davis Conservation Area is 10 miles (16 km) north of West Plains on Highway 63 and 1/2-mile east on County Road 2420. 186 acres75 haHowell 36°54′0.63″N91°54′46.71″W / 36.9001750°N 91.9129750°W / 36.9001750; -91.9129750 (Dean Davis Conservation Area)
Dixon TowersiteThis is a forest area.44 acres18 haPulaski 37°59′55.36″N92°9′25.76″W / 37.9987111°N 92.1571556°W / 37.9987111; -92.1571556 (Dixon Towersite)
Dogs Bluff AccessThis area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp. 3 acres1.2 haTexas 37°19′36.89″N92°0′8.16″W / 37.3269139°N 92.0022667°W / 37.3269139; -92.0022667 (Dogs Bluff Access)
Doniphan TowersiteThis area is mostly forest. No hunting is allowed.10 acres4.0 haRipley 36°39′5.86″N90°47′41.00″W / 36.6516278°N 90.7947222°W / 36.6516278; -90.7947222 (Doniphan Towersite)
Eck (Peter A) Conservation AreaIt contains an old growth, pine-oak forest and Eck Natural Area.379 acres153 haTexas 37°34′50.98″N92°1′22.00″W / 37.5808278°N 92.0227778°W / 37.5808278; -92.0227778 (Peter A Eck Conservation Area)
Fort Leonard Wood TowersiteThis is a forest area. 0.0 acres0 haPulaski 37°49′17.98″N92°6′58.98″W / 37.8216611°N 92.1163833°W / 37.8216611; -92.1163833 (Fort Leonard Wood Towersite)
Fourche Creek Conservation AreaThe West Fork of Fourche Creek runs through this area.3,782 acres1,531 haRipley 36°32′52.40″N91°1′41.37″W / 36.5478889°N 91.0281583°W / 36.5478889; -91.0281583 (Fourche Creek Conservation Area)
Fuson (John Alva, MD) Conservation AreaFacilities/features: picnic area and intermittent stream (Parks Creek). 1,516 acres614 haWright 37°27′45.59″N92°37′38.90″W / 37.4626639°N 92.6274722°W / 37.4626639; -92.6274722 (John Alva Fuson, MD Conservation Area)
Gasconade Hills Conservation AreaThis is a forest area bordering the Gasconade River. 363 acres147 haPulaski 37°52′36.11″N92°6′17.59″W / 37.8766972°N 92.1048861°W / 37.8766972; -92.1048861 (Gasconade Hills Conservation Area)
Gist Ranch Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest with glades, savanna, and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping and 2 intermittent streams (Peters Creek, Sanders Branch). 11,094 acres4,490 haTexas 37°10′22.83″N91°46′58.07″W / 37.1730083°N 91.7827972°W / 37.1730083; -91.7827972 (Gist Ranch Conservation Area)
Grandin TowersiteThis is a forest area. 158 acres64 haRipley 36°46′15.68″N90°43′56.52″W / 36.7710222°N 90.7323667°W / 36.7710222; -90.7323667 (Grandin Towersite)
Greenville Ford AccessSix miles north of Doniphan on Highway 21, north 4 miles (6.4 km) on Highway K to the bridge over the Little Black River.4 acres1.6 haRipley 36°44′49.68″N90°44′9.09″W / 36.7471333°N 90.7358583°W / 36.7471333; -90.7358583 (Greenville Ford Access)
Grundy Memorial WAThis is a forest area with a 3,370-foot (1,030 m)-loop field archery range trail. 37 acres15 haDouglas 36°55′57.15″N92°49′53.19″W / 36.9325417°N 92.8314417°W / 36.9325417; -92.8314417 (Grundy Memorial WA)
Hebron AccessThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, and a permanent stream (North Fork of the White River). 13 acres5.3 haDouglas 36°51′2.49″N92°11′12.16″W / 36.8506917°N 92.1867111°W / 36.8506917; -92.1867111 (Hebron Access)
Hemenway Conservation AreaThis area contains old fields, forest, and wetlands.173 acres70 haRipley 36°32′44.81″N90°39′13.10″W / 36.5457806°N 90.6536389°W / 36.5457806; -90.6536389 (Hemenway Conservation Area)
Houston TowersiteThis is a forest area. 13 acres5.3 haTexas 37°20′20.64″N92°5′22.20″W / 37.3390667°N 92.0895000°W / 37.3390667; -92.0895000 (Houston Towersite)
Hunter TowersiteThis is a forest area with a Fire Tower.79 acres32 haCarter 36°52′58.60″N90°51′40.73″W / 36.8829444°N 90.8613139°W / 36.8829444; -90.8613139 (Hunter Towersite)
Hyer Woods Conservation AreaThis is an upland hardwood forest.  13 acres5.3 haDent 37°46′51.69″N91°40′52.44″W / 37.7810250°N 91.6812333°W / 37.7810250; -91.6812333 (Hyer Woods Conservation Area)
Indian Trail Conservation AreaThis 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). 13,556 acres5,486 haDent 37°43′30.29″N91°22′12.91″W / 37.7250806°N 91.3702528°W / 37.7250806; -91.3702528 (Indian Trail Conservation Area)
Jerome AccessThis area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.9 acres3.6 haPhelps 37°56′2.73″N91°58′40.97″W / 37.9340917°N 91.9780472°W / 37.9340917; -91.9780472 (Jerome Access)
Lenox TowersiteThis is a forest area. 6 acres2.4 haDent 37°38′27.93″N91°45′51.35″W / 37.6410917°N 91.7642639°W / 37.6410917; -91.7642639 (Lenox Towersite)
Little Black Conservation AreaThis 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). 2,375 acres961 haRipley 36°45′2.65″N90°47′7.79″W / 36.7507361°N 90.7854972°W / 36.7507361; -90.7854972 (Little Black Conservation Area)
Little Prairie Conservation AreaThis area contains forest and old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas, fishing dock, and Towell Lake (100 acres). 339 acres137 haPhelps 37°59′47.78″N91°41′46.10″W / 37.9966056°N 91.6961389°W / 37.9966056; -91.6961389 (Little Prairie Conservation Area)
Maramec Spring Fish HatcherySee Maramec Spring Park. 16 acres6.5 haPhelps 37°57′25.73″N91°32′3.88″W / 37.9571472°N 91.5344111°W / 37.9571472; -91.5344111 (Maramec Spring Fish Hatchery)
Maramec Spring Park 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 1,562 acres632 haPhelps 37°57′16.71″N91°31′50.71″W / 37.9546417°N 91.5307528°W / 37.9546417; -91.5307528 (Maramec Spring Park)
Martin (George and Vida) AccessThis forest area offers access to the Warm Fork of the Spring River.10 acres4.0 haOregon 36°32′7.09″N91°31′3.41″W / 36.5353028°N 91.5176139°W / 36.5353028; -91.5176139 (George and Vida Martin Access)
Mason Bridge AccessThis forest area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp.9 acres3.6 haTexas 37°30′16.18″N91°58′59.19″W / 37.5044944°N 91.9831083°W / 37.5044944; -91.9831083 (Mason Bridge Access)
Massengill (Richard) Conservation AreaThis area contains forest and old fields. 203 acres82 haDouglas 36°53′43.87″N92°13′46.24″W / 36.8955194°N 92.2295111°W / 36.8955194; -92.2295111 (Richard Massengill Conservation Area)
Midvale Conservation AreaThis is a forest area.85 acres34 haTexas 37°12′20.37″N91°44′15.71″W / 37.2056583°N 91.7376972°W / 37.2056583; -91.7376972 (Midvale Conservation Area)
Miller LakeFacilities/features: boat ramp, picnic areas, and Miller Community Lake (20 acres). 61 acres25 haCarter 37°2′52.48″N90°54′19.48″W / 37.0479111°N 90.9054111°W / 37.0479111; -90.9054111 (Miller Lake)
Mineral Springs AccessThis forest area offers access to the Big Piney River. There is a boat ramp. 6 acres2.4 haTexas 37°21′46.72″N91°58′12.14″W / 37.3629778°N 91.9700389°W / 37.3629778; -91.9700389 (Mineral Springs Access)
Mitschele AccessThis area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.0.3 acres0.12 haPulaski 37°48′3.18″N92°20′26.35″W / 37.8008833°N 92.3406528°W / 37.8008833; -92.3406528 (Mitschele Access)
Montauk Fish HatcheryThe hatchery is on the headwaters of the Current River. Facilities/features: 5 fishing jetties, 2 springs (Montauk Springs, Bluff Springs), Montauk Lake (5 acres).1,340 acres540 haDent 37°27′10.72″N91°40′52.79″W / 37.4529778°N 91.6813306°W / 37.4529778; -91.6813306 (Montauk Fish Hatchery)
Montauk TowersiteThis is a forest area. 40 acres16 haDent 37°30′58.67″N91°42′29.08″W / 37.5162972°N 91.7080778°W / 37.5162972; -91.7080778 (Montauk Towersite)
Mountain View TowersiteThis is a forest area with a fire lookout tower. 30 acres12 haHowell 36°59′38.51″N91°45′27.19″W / 36.9940306°N 91.7575528°W / 36.9940306; -91.7575528 (Mountain View Towersite)
Mudpuppy Conservation AreaFacilities/features: fishable pond (1 acre), intermittent stream (Flat Creek), and a permanent Stream (Little Black River). 1,384 acres560 haRipley 36°42′52.48″N90°42′48.15″W / 36.7145778°N 90.7133750°W / 36.7145778; -90.7133750 (Mudpuppy Conservation Area)
Myrtle AccessThis forest area offers access to the Eleven Point River. There is a boat ramp. 27 acres11 haOregon 36°30′47.73″N91°10′23.74″W / 36.5132583°N 91.1732611°W / 36.5132583; -91.1732611 (Myrtle Access)
Norfork Lake Management LandsThis 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). 5,124 acres2,074 haOzark 36°33′36.32″N92°16′49.45″W / 36.5600889°N 92.2804028°W / 36.5600889; -92.2804028 (Norfork Lake Management Lands)
Odin AccessThis forest, old fields, and grassland area offers access to the Gasconade River.127 acres51 haWright 37°16′4.06″N92°36′35.64″W / 37.2677944°N 92.6099000°W / 37.2677944; -92.6099000 (Odin Access)
Patrick Bridge AccessThis area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: picnic areas and 2 permanent streams (Althea Spring, North Fork of the White River). 149 acres60 haOzark 36°38′34.80″N92°13′15.44″W / 36.6430000°N 92.2209556°W / 36.6430000; -92.2209556 (Patrick Bridge Access)
Peck Ranch Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest with nearly 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) 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 22,907 acres9,270 haShannon, Carter 37°2′42.70″N91°10′47.44″W / 37.0451944°N 91.1798444°W / 37.0451944; -91.1798444 (Peck Ranch Conservation Area)
Riddle Bridge AccessThis area offers access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp.9 acres3.6 haPulaski 37°54′35.30″N92°7′57.86″W / 37.9098056°N 92.1327389°W / 37.9098056; -92.1327389 (Riddle Bridge Access)
Rippee Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, 2 permanent streams (Rippee Creek, Bryant Creek), Bryant Creek Natural Area (riparian corridor). 438 acres177 haDouglas 36°52′27.50″N92°28′8.79″W / 36.8743056°N 92.4691083°W / 36.8743056; -92.4691083 (Rippee Conservation Area)
Rocky Creek Conservation AreaWith almost 40,000 acres (160 km2) 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 37,894 acres15,335 haShannon, Reynolds, Carter 37°7′38.77″N91°14′12.11″W / 37.1274361°N 91.2366972°W / 37.1274361; -91.2366972 (Rocky Creek Conservation Area)
Rosati TowersiteThis is a forest area.95 acres38 haPhelps 38°1′5.82″N91°32′32.05″W / 38.0182833°N 91.5422361°W / 38.0182833; -91.5422361 (Rosati Towersite)
Rose Hill TowersiteThis is a forest area. 8 acres3.2 haOregon 36°32′50.73″N91°25′22.70″W / 36.5474250°N 91.4229722°W / 36.5474250; -91.4229722 (Rose Hill Towersite)
Ross AccessThis area offers access to the Big Piney River. 3 acres1.2 haPulaski 37°40′8.97″N92°2′56.63″W / 37.6691583°N 92.0490639°W / 37.6691583; -92.0490639 (Ross Access)
Roubidoux Creek Conservation AreaThis is a grassland, wetlands, and forest area on the Gasconade River and Roubidoux Creek.185 acres75 haPulaski 37°50′44.07″N92°12′13.76″W / 37.8455750°N 92.2038222°W / 37.8455750; -92.2038222 (Roubidoux Creek Conservation Area)
Ryden Cave Conservation AreaThis is a forest area.30 acres12 haPulaski 37°39′12.10″N92°2′20.92″W / 37.6533611°N 92.0391444°W / 37.6533611; -92.0391444 (Ryden Cave Conservation Area)
Sand Pond Conservation AreaOne mile south of Naylor on Highway 142, 4 miles (6.4 km) south on Highway W.201 acres81 haRipley 36°30′8.23″N90°36′2.86″W / 36.5022861°N 90.6007944°W / 36.5022861; -90.6007944 (Sand Pond Conservation Area)
Schlicht Springs AccessThis is a mostly forest area offering access to the Gasconade River. There is a boat ramp. 15 acres6.1 haPulaski 37°54′10.48″N92°17′8.53″W / 37.9029111°N 92.2857028°W / 37.9029111; -92.2857028 (Schlicht Springs Access)
Shannon Ranch Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, grassland, savanna and glades. Facilities/features: primitive camping and several intermittent streams.1,571 acres636 haDouglas 36°56′51.18″N92°19′1.43″W / 36.9475500°N 92.3170639°W / 36.9475500; -92.3170639 (Shannon Ranch Conservation Area)
Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation AreaThis area contains forest and grassland. Facilities/features: 2 boat ramps, primitive camping, picnic area, pavilion, a fishing jetty, and 2 fishable lakes (Ziske Lake, 30 acres (120,000 m2); Turner Lake, 17 acres). 249 acres101 haDent 37°38′48.51″N91°30′45.43″W / 37.6468083°N 91.5126194°W / 37.6468083; -91.5126194 (Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area)
Short Bend AccessThis forest and old fields area offers access to the Meramec River. 76 acres31 haDent 37°44′59.72″N91°25′38.29″W / 37.7499222°N 91.4273028°W / 37.7499222; -91.4273028 (Short Bend Access)
Simmons Ford AccessThis area offers access to the Big Piney River.3 acres1.2 haTexas 37°14′26.74″N92°0′37.93″W / 37.2407611°N 92.0105361°W / 37.2407611; -92.0105361 (Simmons Ford Access)
Sims Valley LakeFacilities/features: boat ramp, picnic area, and Sims Valley Community Lake (41 acres).100 acres40 haHowell 37°0′35.02″N91°50′54.91″W / 37.0097278°N 91.8485861°W / 37.0097278; -91.8485861 (Sims Valley Lake)
South Prong AccessThis forest area offers access to the South Prong of Jacks Fork.2 acres0.81 haTexas 37°4′41.25″N91°44′11.73″W / 37.0781250°N 91.7365917°W / 37.0781250; -91.7365917 (South Prong Access)
Squires TowersiteThis is a forest area with tower site.5 acres2.0 haDouglas 36°50′58.86″N92°37′47.09″W / 36.8496833°N 92.6297472°W / 36.8496833; -92.6297472 (Squires Towersite)
Summersville TowersiteThis fire tower is located in the midst of Gist Ranch Conservation Area.31 acres13 haTexas 37°11′38.73″N91°46′32.58″W / 37.1940917°N 91.7757167°W / 37.1940917; -91.7757167 (Summersville Towersite)
Sunklands Conservation AreaThis is a predominantly forest area with savanna and glades. Facilities/features: Sunklands Natural Area, numerous small streams, and permanent stream (Current River).38,821 acres15,710 haShannon 37°19′17.29″N91°29′16.59″W / 37.3214694°N 91.4879417°W / 37.3214694; -91.4879417 (Sunklands Conservation Area)
Sycamore AccessThis forest area offers access to Bryant Creek. 15 acres6.1 haOzark 36°42′23.82″N92°15′55.71″W / 36.7066167°N 92.2654750°W / 36.7066167; -92.2654750 (Sycamore Access)
Tecumseh TowersiteThis is a forest area.40 acres16 haOzark 36°35′53.67″N92°13′56.72″W / 36.5982417°N 92.2324222°W / 36.5982417; -92.2324222 (Tecumseh Towersite)
Thomasville TowersiteThe 40-acre (160,000 m2) 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 41 acres17 haShannon 36°54′2.26″N91°36′53.36″W / 36.9006278°N 91.6148222°W / 36.9006278; -91.6148222 (Thomasville Towersite)
Timber Knob TowersiteTimber Knob Towersite is 2.25 miles (3.62 km) south of Gainesville on Highway 5.41 acres17 haOzark 36°33′52.45″N92°28′5.39″W / 36.5645694°N 92.4681639°W / 36.5645694; -92.4681639 (Timber Knob Towersite)
Tingler Prairie Conservation AreaThis area contains prairie and forest. Facilities/features: Tingler Lake (3 acres) and permanent stream. 255 acres103 haHowell 36°36′42.61″N91°52′26.57″W / 36.6118361°N 91.8740472°W / 36.6118361; -91.8740472 (Tingler Prairie Conservation Area)
Twin Pines Conservation Education CenterTwin Pines has a visitor center, hiking trail, archery range, outside exhibits, and forest management demonstration areas. 462 acres187 haShannon 36°59′39.51″N91°18′20.19″W / 36.9943083°N 91.3056083°W / 36.9943083; -91.3056083 (Twin Pines Conservation Education Center)
Vanderhoef (Archie and Gracie) Memorial State ForestThis area is mostly forest. Facilities/features: picnic area, viewing deck, and permanent stream (South Fork of the Spring River).145 acres59 haHowell 36°33′9.59″N91°53′10.18″W / 36.5526639°N 91.8861611°W / 36.5526639; -91.8861611 (Archie and Gracie Vanderhoef Memorial State Forest)
Vera Cruz AccessThis area contains forest and old fields. Facilities/features: picnic area and 2 permanent streams (Hunter Creek and Bryant Creek). 78 acres32 haDouglas 36°55′4.96″N92°29′46.66″W / 36.9180444°N 92.4962944°W / 36.9180444; -92.4962944 (Vera Cruz Access)
Warm Fork Conservation AreaThis area is mostly grassland mixed with old fields and cropland. 159 acres64 haOregon 36°37′4.32″N91°33′46.10″W / 36.6178667°N 91.5628056°W / 36.6178667; -91.5628056 (Warm Fork Conservation Area)
Warren Bridge AccessThis forest area offers access to Bryant Creek. 8 acres3.2 haOzark 36°40′3.08″N92°16′53.14″W / 36.6675222°N 92.2814278°W / 36.6675222; -92.2814278 (Warren Bridge Access)
White (George O) State Forest NurseryNursery tours are available by prior arrangement. Facilities/features: Quercus Flatwoods Natural Area (48 acres of post oak flatwoods), picnic area, and fishable 3-acre (12,000 m2) lake.754 acres305 haTexas 37°33′16.39″N91°53′7.44″W / 37.5545528°N 91.8854000°W / 37.5545528; -91.8854000 (George O White State Forest Nursery)
White Ranch Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, 15 trails, firearms range, and permanent stream (South Fork of the Spring River). 6,685 acres2,705 haHowell 36°32′13.23″N91°50′28.24″W / 36.5370083°N 91.8411778°W / 36.5370083; -91.8411778 (White Ranch Conservation Area)
White River Trace Conservation Area(From Highway 72 in Salem) Take H Highway west approximately 9 miles (14 km) to Dent County Road 253. Headquarters is approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) south on Dent County Road 253.2,043 acres827 haDent 37°37′1.76″N91°43′48.76″W / 37.6171556°N 91.7302111°W / 37.6171556; -91.7302111 (White River Trace Conservation Area)
Woods (Woodson K) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: gravel bar boat launch (no concrete ramp) and 2 permanent streams (Dry Fork Creek, Meramec River).5,739 acres2,322 haPhelps, Crawford 37°57′42.42″N91°30′59.84″W / 37.9617833°N 91.5166222°W / 37.9617833; -91.5166222 (Woodson K Woods Memorial Conservation Area)

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