Lead Mine Conservation Area offers two river access points and a boat ramp providing access to the Niangua River, plus a 3. 5-mile stretch of Jakes Creek running through the 7,761-acre property.

The area features five primitive camping areas (first-come, first-served, no amenities except one main campground with 50 sites), over 22 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and horseback riding, and an unstaffed shooting range.

Access via two entrances: southwest from Plad (Highway 64 west, Route T north, Route YY east 0. 5 mile) or northeast from Lebanon (Highway 5 north to Route E/Bluff Trail).