List of Missouri conservation areas – St. Louis region

Map of Missouri conservation areas with the St. Louis region highlighted

The St. Louis administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington counties. The regional conservation office is in St. Charles.

Conservation Area Description Size County Location
Allenton Access This area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 9 acres 3.6 ha St. Louis 38°28′25.29″N 90°39′37.81″W / 38.4736917°N 90.6605028°W / 38.4736917; -90.6605028 (Allenton Access)
Anderson (John N and Melba S) Memorial Conservation Area From Steelville, take Hwy 19 south 2 miles (3.2 km), and turn east onto Valleyside Rd 1-mile (1.6 km) to the parking lot. 339 acres 137 ha Crawford 37°55′0.24″N 91°18′8.47″W / 37.9167333°N 91.3023528°W / 37.9167333; -91.3023528 (John N and Melba S Anderson Memorial Conservation Area)
Bellefontaine Conservation Area Take Highway 367 south from I-270 approximately 1/2 mile to the entrance to the Missouri Veterans Home. Proceed east on the Veterans Home driveway to the entrance to the conservation area. 142 acres 57 ha St. Louis 38°45′51.95″N 90°14′10.16″W / 38.7644306°N 90.2361556°W / 38.7644306; -90.2361556 (Bellefontaine Conservation Area)
Bismarck Conservation Area Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, and DiSalvo Lake (210 acres). 1,160 acres 470 ha St. Francois, Iron, Washington 37°43′37.62″N 90°38′18.68″W / 37.7271167°N 90.6385222°W / 37.7271167; -90.6385222 (Bismarck Conservation Area)
Blanchette Landing Access There is a boat ramp. 20 acres 8.1 ha St. Charles 38°47′34.23″N 90°28′26.37″W / 38.7928417°N 90.4739917°W / 38.7928417; -90.4739917 (Blanchette Landing Access)
Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with grassland and old fields. Facilities/features: gravel boat ramp and 2 permanent streams (Blue Springs Creek, Meramec River). 856 acres 346 ha Crawford 38°7′4.07″N 91°10′38.61″W / 38.1177972°N 91.1773917°W / 38.1177972; -91.1773917 (Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area)
Bootleg Access This forest area with old fields offers access to Big River. Facilities/ features: primitive camping and viewing deck. 289 acres 117 ha Washington 37°48′58.31″N 90°45′53.74″W / 37.8161972°N 90.7649278°W / 37.8161972; -90.7649278 (Bootleg Access)
Brown's Ford Access This area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp. 1.0 acre 0.40 ha Jefferson 38°12′46.90″N 90°42′22.42″W / 38.2130278°N 90.7062278°W / 38.2130278; -90.7062278 (Brown's Ford Access)
Buford Mountain Conservation Area This is a forest area. 3,920 acres 1,590 ha Iron, Washington 37°42′51.62″N 90°42′11.28″W / 37.7143389°N 90.7031333°W / 37.7143389; -90.7031333 (Buford Mountain Conservation Area)
Busch (August A) Memorial Conservation Area This 6,987-acre (28.28 km2) area contains 3,000 acres (12 km2) of forest in addition to grassland, cropland, old fields, prairie, and wetlands. Facilities/features: boat rentals, picnic areas, pavilion, hiking trails, 43 fishing jetties, fishing docks, staffed firearms range, archery range, five viewing blinds, and a visitor center. 7,007 acres 2,836 ha St. Charles 38°42′35.04″N 90°44′26.18″W / 38.7097333°N 90.7406056°W / 38.7097333; -90.7406056 (August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area)
Campbell Bridge Access This area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp and a canoe launch. 8 acres 3.2 ha Crawford 38°4′56.05″N 91°9′0.86″W / 38.0822361°N 91.1502389°W / 38.0822361; -91.1502389 (Campbell Bridge Access)
Catawissa Conservation Area This area is mostly forest and provides access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 216 acres 87 ha Franklin 38°26′54.75″N 90°46′2.65″W / 38.4485417°N 90.7674028°W / 38.4485417; -90.7674028 (Catawissa Conservation Area)
Chouteau Claim Access This area offers access to the Meramec and Bourbeuse rivers. There is a boat ramp. 16 acres 6.5 ha Franklin 38°23′52.82″N 90°53′26.04″W / 38.3980056°N 90.8905667°W / 38.3980056; -90.8905667 (Chouteau Claim Access)
Colter's Landing Access This grassland area offers access to Boeuf Creek, which flows into the Missouri River. There is a boat ramp. 6 acres 2.4 ha Franklin 38°35′20.24″N 91°9′45.45″W / 38.5889556°N 91.1626250°W / 38.5889556; -91.1626250 (Colter's Landing Access)
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area This area contains cropland, forest, wetlands, and old fields. There is a visitor center and office along with hiking and biking trails, interpretive sites and a boat ramp to the Missouri River. The unique feature of this area is the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. 4,256 acres 1,722 ha St. Louis 38°48′21.93″N 90°9′38.48″W / 38.8060917°N 90.1606889°W / 38.8060917; -90.1606889 (Columbia Bottom Conservation Area)
Crooked Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. 332 acres 134 ha Crawford 37°51′24.30″N 91°24′33.48″W / 37.8567500°N 91.4093000°W / 37.8567500; -91.4093000 (Crooked Creek Conservation Area)
Crouch (R H) Access This provides walk-in fishing access to the West Fork of the Cuivre River. 3 acres 1.2 ha Lincoln 39°1′45.94″N 91°1′27.08″W / 39.0294278°N 91.0241889°W / 39.0294278; -91.0241889 (Crouch (R H) Access)
Cuivre Island Conservation Area This is a mostly forested area with old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp and permanent stream (Mississippi River). 1,671 acres 676 ha Lincoln, St. Charles 38°56′10.93″N 90°40′27.43″W / 38.9363694°N 90.6742861°W / 38.9363694; -90.6742861 (Cuivre Island Conservation Area)
Daniel Boone Conservation Area This is a predominantly forested area. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, 4 fishing ponds (2 are under renovation), and a multi-use trail. 3,616 acres 1,463 ha Warren 38°46′37.32″N 91°22′50.03″W / 38.7770333°N 91.3805639°W / 38.7770333; -91.3805639 (Daniel Boone Conservation Area)
Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial WA This forest and grassland area has a small gazebo with a few benches. 13 acres 5.3 ha St. Louis 38°32′28.27″N 90°22′53.70″W / 38.5411861°N 90.3815833°W / 38.5411861; -90.3815833 (Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial WA)
Emmenegger Nature Park This area, which features picnic areas and a pavilion, is just west of the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. 117 acres 47 ha St. Louis 38°33′3.48″N 90°26′0.22″W / 38.5509667°N 90.4333944°W / 38.5509667; -90.4333944 (Emmenegger Nature Park)
Engelmann Woods Natural Area This is a forest area. Facilities/features: old-growth forest with striking fall colors and spring wildflowers. 149 acres 60 ha Franklin 38°33′59.98″N 90°46′36.12″W / 38.5666611°N 90.7767000°W / 38.5666611; -90.7767000 (Engelmann Woods Natural Area)
Flamm City Access There is a boat ramp. 20 acres 8.1 ha Jefferson 38°25′3.54″N 90°20′55.19″W / 38.4176500°N 90.3486639°W / 38.4176500; -90.3486639 (Flamm City Access)
Forest 44 Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with a staffed firearms range and a permanent stream (Williams Creek). 990 acres 400 ha St. Louis 38°31′26.27″N 90°31′42.28″W / 38.5239639°N 90.5284111°W / 38.5239639; -90.5284111 (Forest 44 Conservation Area)
Glassberg Family Conservation Area Glassberg Family CA is mostly forest with old fields in the LaBarque Creek watershed. 429 acres 174 ha Jefferson 38°26′22″N 90°40′52″W / 38.43944°N 90.68111°W / 38.43944; -90.68111 (Glassberg Family Conservation Area)
Goodson (Jean and Joan) Conservation Area Goodson CA is also called Bittersweet Woods CA. The area is leased to and maintained by City of Des Peres Parks and Recreation. 10 acres 4.0 ha St. Louis 38°35′16.19″N 90°27′40.20″W / 38.5878306°N 90.4611667°W / 38.5878306; -90.4611667 (Goodson (Jean and Joan) Conservation Area)
Gravois Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. 14 acres 5.7 ha St. Louis 38°32′1.70″N 90°17′58.23″W / 38.5338056°N 90.2995083°W / 38.5338056; -90.2995083 (Gravois Creek Conservation Area)
Hickory Woods Conservation Area This is a forest area. 10 acres 4.0 ha St. Louis 38°44′57.17″N 90°24′3.05″W / 38.7492139°N 90.4008472°W / 38.7492139; -90.4008472 (Hickory Woods Conservation Area)
Howell Island Conservation Area This island area is mostly forest surrounded by the Missouri River and Centaur Chute. 2,707 acres 1,095 ha St. Louis, St. Charles 38°39′48.21″N 90°42′18.72″W / 38.6633917°N 90.7052000°W / 38.6633917; -90.7052000 (Howell Island Conservation Area)
Hughes Mountain Natural Area Half forest with glades, savanna, and old fields. Facilities/ features: unique geological formations. 460 acres 190 ha Washington 37°48′1.01″N 90°42′37.15″W / 37.8002806°N 90.7103194°W / 37.8002806; -90.7103194 (Hughes Mountain Natural Area)
Huzzah Conservation Area This area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping and 3 permanent streams (Meramec River, Courtois Creek, Huzzah Creek). 6,078 acres 2,460 ha Crawford 38°2′18.31″N 91°12′19.62″W / 38.0384194°N 91.2054500°W / 38.0384194; -91.2054500 (Huzzah Conservation Area)
Kessler Memorial WA This area contains grassland, forest and some cropland. 155 acres 63 ha Lincoln 39°3′50.85″N 90°54′37.77″W / 39.0641250°N 90.9104917°W / 39.0641250; -90.9104917 (Kessler Memorial WA)
Keysville Towersite This forest area is 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Steelville on Route AA, then left on Tower Road. 81 acres 33 ha Crawford 37°52′34.31″N 91°20′18.55″W / 37.8761972°N 91.3384861°W / 37.8761972; -91.3384861 (Keysville Towersite)
Kingston Access This area offers access to Mineral Fork. 56 acres 23 ha Washington 38°5′43.76″N 90°42′31.16″W / 38.0954889°N 90.7086556°W / 38.0954889; -90.7086556 (Kingston Access)
Klamberg (Roger) Woods Conservation Area This is a forest area. 68 acres 28 ha St. Louis 38°34′56.88″N 90°34′45.41″W / 38.5824667°N 90.5792806°W / 38.5824667; -90.5792806 (Klamberg (Roger) Woods Conservation Area)
LaBarque Creek Conservation Area The LaBarque watershed has a great variety of terrestrial natural communities, including small sandstone glades, acid seeps, forested fens and many kinds of woodland. Several neotropical migratory bird species depend on this large forest for breeding habitat. 570 acres 230 ha Jefferson 38°24′59.69″N 90°42′23.04″W / 38.4165806°N 90.7064000°W / 38.4165806; -90.7064000 (LaBarque Creek Conservation Area)
Leach (B K) Memorial Conservation Area This area borders the Mississippi River and contains wetlands, forest, and cropland. Facilities/features: waterfowl blinds, several fishable sloughs, and ponds. 4,322 acres 1,749 ha Lincoln 39°8′6.90″N 90°43′33.18″W / 39.1352500°N 90.7258833°W / 39.1352500; -90.7258833 (Leach (B K) Memorial Conservation Area)
Little Indian Creek Conservation Area This is a forest area. Facilities/features: primitive camping, firearms range (includes shotgun), small fishing pond, and a permanent stream (Little Indian Creek). 3,890 acres 1,570 ha Washington, Franklin 38°12′3.15″N 90°56′40.99″W / 38.2008750°N 90.9447194°W / 38.2008750; -90.9447194 (Little Indian Creek Conservation Area)
Little Lost Creek Conservation Area This is a predominantly forested area with scattered glades, savannas, and fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping/picnicking, and a 7-mile (11 km) multi-use trail. Little Lost Creek is a partially spring-fed Ozark stream, characterized by clear water and a rocky stream bed. Brilliantly colored Ozark fish are found in the stream. 2,906 acres 1,176 ha Warren 38°46′44.87″N 91°16′19.49″W / 38.7791306°N 91.2720806°W / 38.7791306; -91.2720806 (Little Lost Creek Conservation Area)
Logan (William R) Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with a firearms range and several fishable ponds. 1,800 acres 730 ha Lincoln 39°8′51.85″N 91°2′31.60″W / 39.1477361°N 91.0421111°W / 39.1477361; -91.0421111 (Logan (William R) Conservation Area)
Long Ridge Conservation Area This area contains forest and some savanna. Facilities/features: primitive camping and an intermittent stream (Little Spring Creek). 1,866 acres 755 ha Franklin 38°17′10.83″N 91°10′3.78″W / 38.2863417°N 91.1677167°W / 38.2863417; -91.1677167 (Long Ridge Conservation Area)
Mammoth Access This area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp. 4 acres 1.6 ha Jefferson 38°7′15.78″N 90°40′34.47″W / 38.1210500°N 90.6762417°W / 38.1210500; -90.6762417 (Mammoth Access)
Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area This tract contains 500 acres (2.0 km2) of wetlands in addition to cropland and some forest. 948 acres 384 ha St. Charles 38°54′9.05″N 90°25′2.07″W / 38.9025139°N 90.4172417°W / 38.9025139; -90.4172417 (Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area)
Mayers Landing Access This grassland area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp. 7 acres 2.8 ha Franklin 38°25′37.15″N 91°2′47.12″W / 38.4269861°N 91.0464222°W / 38.4269861; -91.0464222 (Mayers Landing Access)
Meramec Conservation Area This area is mainly forest. Facilities/features: viewing deck and a permanent stream (Meramec River). 3,938 acres 1,594 ha Franklin 38°13′50.49″N 91°4′15.48″W / 38.2306917°N 91.0709667°W / 38.2306917; -91.0709667 (Meramec Conservation Area)
Merrill Horse Access This area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp. 80 acres 32 ha Jefferson 38°9′42.15″N 90°42′34.08″W / 38.1617083°N 90.7094667°W / 38.1617083; -90.7094667 (Merrill Horse Access)
Mill Rock Access It offers access to the Bourbeuse River. 9 acres 3.6 ha Franklin 38°19′49.61″N 91°18′8.59″W / 38.3304472°N 91.3023861°W / 38.3304472; -91.3023861 (Mill Rock Access)
Mint Spring Access Offers access to the Bourbeuse River. 7 acres 2.8 ha Crawford, Gasconade 38°12′30.83″N 91°32′4.94″W / 38.2085639°N 91.5347056°W / 38.2085639; -91.5347056 (Mint Spring Access)
Onyx Cave Conservation Area There is a permanent steam (Brazil Creek). 38 acres 15 ha Crawford 38°6′42.00″N 91°8′15.94″W / 38.1116667°N 91.1377611°W / 38.1116667; -91.1377611 (Onyx Cave Conservation Area)
Pacific Palisades Conservation Area This area contains forest, cropland, and old fields. Facilities/features: and a permanent stream (Meramec River) and sand and gravel pits which provide seasonal fishing. 732 acres 296 ha Jefferson, St. Louis 38°28′33.74″N 90°43′29.43″W / 38.4760389°N 90.7248417°W / 38.4760389; -90.7248417 (Pacific Palisades Conservation Area)
Pea Ridge Conservation Area This area is mostly forest. It contains Hi Pointe Lake (2 acres, fishable). 8,642 acres 3,497 ha Washington 38°4′15.06″N 90°56′27.58″W / 38.0708500°N 90.9409944°W / 38.0708500; -90.9409944 (Pea Ridge Conservation Area)
Pelican Island Access Pelican Island Access is open during normal hours of operation for Sioux Passage Park except that boaters who wish to remain on the river past normal park hours may exit the area through an electronic gate. Normal park hours are 7 a.m. to one half hour after sunset. 43 acres 17 ha St. Louis 38°51′33.81″N 90°16′17.86″W / 38.8593917°N 90.2716278°W / 38.8593917; -90.2716278 (Pelican Island Access)
Pelican Island Natural Area In North St. Louis County, near Sioux Passage Park on the Missouri River. Public access is by boat only. 2,571 acres 1,040 ha St. Louis 38°52′30.41″N 90°18′3.19″W / 38.8751139°N 90.3008861°W / 38.8751139; -90.3008861 (Pelican Island Natural Area)
Phantom Forest Conservation Area Phantom Forest CA is leased to and maintained by the City of Des Peres Parks and Recreation. 14 acres 5.7 ha St. Louis 38°35′7.82″N 90°27′54.50″W / 38.5855056°N 90.4651389°W / 38.5855056; -90.4651389 (Phantom Forest Conservation Area)
Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area This area contains forest, old fields and grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramp, boat dock, picnic area, pavilion, fishing dock, and Port Hudson Community Lake (55 acres). 225 acres 91 ha Franklin 38°28′19.93″N 91°16′0.61″W / 38.4722028°N 91.2668361°W / 38.4722028; -91.2668361 (Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area)
Possum Woods Conservation Area This is a 15-acre (61,000 m2) forest. Dogs are allowed on a six foot leash. 15 acres 6.1 ha St. Louis 38°32′47.22″N 90°25′53.58″W / 38.5464500°N 90.4315500°W / 38.5464500; -90.4315500 (Possum Woods Conservation Area)
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center This is a forested area with hiking trails. The nature center has 2 floors of interactive exhibits. 116 acres 47 ha St. Louis 38°33′14.41″N 90°25′33.33″W / 38.5540028°N 90.4259250°W / 38.5540028; -90.4259250 (Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center)
Prairie Slough Conservation Area This forest and wetlands tract contains Prairie Sough Natural Area, a wet-mesic bottomland forest. 610 acres 250 ha Lincoln, Pike 39°12′45.72″N 90°44′29.89″W / 39.2127000°N 90.7416361°W / 39.2127000; -90.7416361 (Prairie Slough Conservation Area)
Redhorse Access This area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 46 acres 19 ha Franklin 38°16′48.30″N 90°56′4.14″W / 38.2800833°N 90.9344833°W / 38.2800833; -90.9344833 (Redhorse Access)
Reifsnider (Frank) State Forest This is a forest area. Facilities/features: picnic area, firearms range, Reifsnider Forest Natural Area (22 acres of mature white oak forest), and an intermittent stream (North Fork of Charette Creek). There are also a couple of old clay mining pits which are stocked for fishing. 1,378 acres 558 ha Warren 38°46′56.65″N 91°6′42.43″W / 38.7824028°N 91.1117861°W / 38.7824028; -91.1117861 (Reifsnider (Frank) State Forest)
Reiker Ford Access This is a forest area offering access to the Bourbeuse River. 7 acres 2.8 ha Franklin 38°22′47.44″N 91°4′26.71″W / 38.3798444°N 91.0740861°W / 38.3798444; -91.0740861 (Reiker Ford Access)
River 'Round Conservation Area This area is about 1/2 forest with cropland and old fields. It offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 314 acres 127 ha Franklin 38°21′13.69″N 90°52′18.00″W / 38.3538028°N 90.8716667°W / 38.3538028; -90.8716667 (River 'Round Conservation Area)
Riverview Access This area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 4 acres 1.6 ha Crawford 37°59′30.98″N 91°25′33.14″W / 37.9919389°N 91.4258722°W / 37.9919389; -91.4258722 (Riverview Access)
Rockwoods Range From Interstate 44 west of St. Louis, take exit 261 (Allenton-Six Flags), then go north on Allenton Road and take an immediate left on Fox Creek; stay on Fox Creek for 2 miles (3.2 km). 1,393 acres 564 ha St. Louis 38°31′14.57″N 90°41′57.87″W / 38.5207139°N 90.6994083°W / 38.5207139; -90.6994083 (Rockwoods Range Conservation Area)
Rockwoods Reservation This is a predominantly forest area. Facilities/features: picnic areas and a pavilion, hiking trails, viewing blind, and a permanent stream (Hamilton Creek). The area also has a Conservation Education Center. 1,924 acres 779 ha St. Louis 38°33′37.29″N 90°39′34.07″W / 38.5603583°N 90.6594639°W / 38.5603583; -90.6594639 (Rockwoods Reservation)
Sand Ford Access This 30-acre (120,000 m2) area offers access to the Meramec River. There are 2 boat ramps. 33 acres 13 ha Franklin 38°15′13.67″N 91°4′46.98″W / 38.2537972°N 91.0797167°W / 38.2537972; -91.0797167 (Sand Ford Access)
Sandy Island Conservation Area This is a forest area on the Mississippi River. 385 acres 156 ha Lincoln 39°1′40.28″N 90°42′36.80″W / 39.0278556°N 90.7102222°W / 39.0278556; -90.7102222 (Sandy Island Conservation Area)
Sappington Bridge Access This area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp and a canoe launch. 9 acres 3.6 ha Crawford 38°9′27.86″N 91°6′31.43″W / 38.1577389°N 91.1087306°W / 38.1577389; -91.1087306 (Sappington Bridge Access)
Scotts Ford Access This forest area offers access to the Meramec River. 30 acres 12 ha Crawford 37°58′46.98″N 91°27′29.04″W / 37.9797167°N 91.4580667°W / 37.9797167; -91.4580667 (Scotts Ford Access)
Sizemore (Pearl G and John J) Memorial Conservation Area From Steelville, go 2 miles (3.2 km) south on Highway 19, then east-southeast (left) on Valleyside Road 2.5 miles (4.0 km). 180 acres 73 ha Crawford 37°54′27.76″N 91°16′40.18″W / 37.9077111°N 91.2778278°W / 37.9077111; -91.2778278 (Sizemore (Pearl G and John J) Memorial Conservation Area)
Teszars Woods Conservation Area This forest area is adjacent to the Meramec River. 93 acres 38 ha Jefferson 38°24′31.69″N 90°21′8.50″W / 38.4088028°N 90.3523611°W / 38.4088028; -90.3523611 (Teszars Woods Conservation Area)
Truman Access This area offers access to the Mississippi River. There is a boat ramp. 20 acres 8.1 ha Jefferson 38°8′12.68″N 90°16′6.43″W / 38.1368556°N 90.2684528°W / 38.1368556; -90.2684528 (Truman Access)
Uhlemeyer (Dr Henry A and Amalia) Access This forest and grassland area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp. 12 acres 4.9 ha Franklin 38°26′22.11″N 90°54′22.15″W / 38.4394750°N 90.9061528°W / 38.4394750; -90.9061528 (Uhlemeyer (Dr Henry A and Amalia) Access)
Union Access Offers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp. 10 acres 4.0 ha Franklin 38°26′33.54″N 90°59′41.64″W / 38.4426500°N 90.9949000°W / 38.4426500; -90.9949000 (Union Access)
Upper Mississippi Conservation Area These tracts are mostly forest along with old fields and wetlands. The area contains waterfowl blinds and Westport Island Natural Area, which is a bottomland wet-mesic forest. 13,079 acres 5,293 ha Lincoln, Lewis, St. Charles, Pike 39°13′33.46″N 90°46′2.10″W / 39.2259611°N 90.7672500°W / 39.2259611; -90.7672500 (Upper Mississippi Conservation Area)
Valley View Glades Natural Area This dolomite glade is a Designated Natural Area. 212 acres 86 ha Jefferson 38°15′30.94″N 90°37′31.68″W / 38.2585944°N 90.6254667°W / 38.2585944; -90.6254667 (Valley View Glades Natural Area)
Victoria Glades Conservation Area This area consists of glades and forest. 239 acres 97 ha Jefferson 38°12′6.80″N 90°33′0.33″W / 38.2018889°N 90.5500917°W / 38.2018889; -90.5500917 (Victoria Glades Conservation Area)
Vonaventure Memorial Forest and WA This is a forest area with a small pond. 203 acres 82 ha Lincoln 39°8′23.06″N 91°3′37.22″W / 39.1397389°N 91.0603389°W / 39.1397389; -91.0603389 (Vonaventure Memorial Forest and WA)
Weldon Spring Conservation Area This is a mostly forested area with pasture, cropland, and some wetlands and glades. Facilities/features: boat ramp (on the river), hiking trails, fishable lakes and ponds (51 acres total), and a permanent stream (Missouri River). 8,359 acres 3,383 ha St. Charles 38°39′53.17″N 90°44′7.62″W / 38.6647694°N 90.7354500°W / 38.6647694; -90.7354500 (Weldon Spring Conservation Area)
Wenkel Ford Access This forest area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. 5 acres 2.0 ha Franklin 38°19′21.05″N 91°15′26.97″W / 38.3225139°N 91.2574917°W / 38.3225139; -91.2574917 (Wenkel Ford Access)
White (William G and Erma Parke) Memorial WA Facilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, fishable ponds, Lake Whiteside, and a managed dove hunt. 821 acres 332 ha Lincoln 39°10′36.36″N 91°0′44.16″W / 39.1767667°N 91.0122667°W / 39.1767667; -91.0122667 (White (William G and Erma Parke) Memorial WA)
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). 5,739 acres 2,322 ha Phelps, Crawford 37°57′42.42″N 91°30′59.84″W / 37.9617833°N 91.5166222°W / 37.9617833; -91.5166222 (Woods (Woodson K) Memorial Conservation Area)
Young Conservation Area This area is mostly forest with prairie and old fields. Facilities/features: a permanent stream (LaBarque Creek). 969 acres 392 ha Jefferson 38°26′25.73″N 90°39′47.99″W / 38.4404806°N 90.6633306°W / 38.4404806; -90.6633306 (Young Conservation Area)

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