Painted Rock Conservation Area Access provides public access to the Osage River via a boat ramp located within the 1,480-acre conservation area on Highway 133, seven miles west of Westphalia.

The area offers designated camping sites, hiking trails including a 1. 6-mile scenic loop with river overlooks, and is open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily (24-hour access for hunting, fishing, and boating where permitted).

Electric motors only are permitted on the area's lakes and ponds under 70 acres.