Pony Express Lake Conservation Area offers free primitive camping with multiple designated sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings, accessible via well-maintained gravel roads.

The area includes boat ramps, fishing docks, and vault toilets, with camping available on both east and west sides of the lake; the east side offers more open lake views while the west side provides additional shade and privacy.

Cell service is available (AT&T and Verizon), making it a convenient overnight stop for anglers and paddlers near St. Joseph, Missouri.