Lead Mine Conservation Area provides river access and a boat ramp for the Niangua River, plus approximately 2 miles of river frontage ideal for paddling and fishing.

The area features five primitive camping areas (with the main campground offering 50+ sites), an unstaffed shooting range, and over 22 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and biking.

Access is available from two entrances: southwest via Highway 64/Route T/Route YY from Plad, or northeast via Highway 5/Route E from Lebanon.