Pony Express Lake Conservation Area offers free primitive camping with multiple designated sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings, split between east and west sides of the lake.

The east side has a large, well-maintained parking lot with direct lake access and a boat ramp, while the west side provides more shade and privacy; both areas have vault toilets but no water hookups.

This is an excellent overnight stop for anglers and boaters seeking a quiet, no-cost option near St. Joseph, Missouri, approximately 30 miles from US Highway 36.