Nodaway Valley Conservation Area Access provides public fishing and boating access to the Nodaway River and a half-acre pond in the Nodaway River floodplain.

The area features primitive camping (limited to 14 consecutive days), hiking opportunities, and is open daily from 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. , with hunting, fishing, and boating allowed 24 hours where permitted. Located north of St.

Joseph via I-29 and Highway 59/B, the area is managed for wetland habitat restoration and offers peak waterfowl viewing in mid-November and mid-March.