This 13,929-acre conservation area in Vernon and Bates counties offers multiple access points with boat ramps (some closed seasonally), parking areas, and primitive camping for outdoor recreation.

The area features numerous pools and wetlands across four units, with headquarters accessible via Route TT east of I-49/71, located about 15 miles north of Nevada.

Important restrictions apply: lead shot is prohibited, and various zones have seasonal hunting closures and waterfowl refuge areas closed October 15 - March 1.