This 13,929-acre conservation area provides access to over 21 miles of stream frontage and multiple water bodies including a 142-acre lake, a 20-acre lake, and three strip pits, with a seasonal boat ramp on the Marmaton River in Unit 1 (closed during wetland pumping and waterfowl seasons).

The area offers designated camping sites, a boardwalk and viewing platform, and is located approximately 15 miles north of Nevada, Missouri, accessible via Route TT east from I-49/71.

Electric motors only are permitted on waters under 70 acres, and outboard motors over 10 horsepower must operate at slow, no-wake speed.