Nodaway Valley Conservation Area Access provides fishing and paddling opportunities on a 4-mile stretch of the Nodaway River flowing through restored wetland habitat in the Nodaway River floodplain.

The area offers primitive camping (limited to 14 consecutive days), a half-acre pond for fishing, and boat launching access, with area headquarters located north of St. Joseph via I-29 and Highway 59.

Peak waterfowl viewing occurs mid-November through mid-March, and the site is open daily 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. , with 24-hour access for hunting, fishing, and boating where permitted.