The one that started at all. as the year of one long giant road trip morphs into my second year, I Stumbled across this gem. The Midwest conservation areas have usually been a place where I stop to recuperate away from all the hustle and bustle and find comfort in particular areas such as these. Today I came across the Lead Mine Conservation area on my way to Springfield MO and this one was obviously a ways out of my way; but, upon entering it worth every mile lost. Easily one of the largest (open spaces) I have come across, this place is gorgeous! With are several areas to camp And hike without ever brushing shoulders with another human (if you like that that sort of thing). For being out in the middle of nowhere Missouri it was shockingly well kempt meaning free of vandals and every day wear and tear from Mother Nature. Places to park your RV hook up to septic (I believe). For sure water! Nevertheless having witnessed this remarkable statement made to conserve and preserve Missouri and its beauty! I look forward to continue my writings & reviews across the country merely based from my personal experience and opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing #Missouri this place is pretty cool.

Beautiful place to ride and Camp, primitive, but nice camp sites! Was alot of trash left there this weekend from holiday weekend last week😔 we picked a lot up off trails and camp sites. Please help take your trash back home wirh you so we can keep these nice places to Ride!🙂

Multiple camping areas. I choose the area near the river downstream from the boat ramp camping spots. Nice spacious campsites with sun and shade just steps from the river. Very peaceful and fairly clean. Road to boat ramp and Jake's creek site is a bit rough but most are very well maintained throughout this beautiful FREE Conservation Area. 22 months traveling the country finding free camping areas and very thankful to the MDC for so many great places and an app that makes them easy to find. Beware of the raccoons and poison ivy

Isolated when we went. Only one bathroom in the entire park with a strange door which limited privacy so glad we were the only ones about. Print out a map ahead of time. Don't rely on your GPS to navigate you out of the area, ours took us to Bob Hollow road which crossed the Jake Creek without the benefit of a bridge, and obstructed by fallen trees. Didn't do any hiking due to rain

From the reviews I expected more trails? Seems like it may be a good place to hunt? Found. Trail at the second turnout, it was alright we didn’t walk the whole ways. Otherwise the other turnouts no trail and the brush is so thick

This place is great for everyone! Canoes, swimming, fishing or just enjoying nature this place can do it all and it's beautiful! They have camping options too.

Love coming here to camp.. no it’s not right on the water but it’s only a three minute drive but still one of the nicest places to camp

The trails are well maintained and shaded by the forest. Equestrian campsites are more socially distanced than some other places.