Lead Mine Conservation Area provides river access to the Niangua River and Jakes Creek with a boat ramp and river access point for paddling and fishing.

The area offers primitive camping with five designated camping areas (main campground has 50 sites with a privy), gravel roads for vehicle access, and over 22 miles of multi-use trails.

Access is via gravel/dirt roads from Highway 64 near Plad or Highway 5 near Lebanon, with no vehicle connection between the east and west sides of the property.