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Reed (James A) Mem WA Access

Reed (James A) Memorial Wildlife Area is a 3,084-acre conservation area in Jackson County near Lee's Summit offering access to 12 fishable lakes and multiple recreational opportunities.

The area features numerous parking lots (many ADA-accessible), fishing jetties and docks, boat rental on Gopher Lake, electric motors only, and 15+ miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Amenities include picnic areas, pavilions, an archery range, and primitive camping for organized youth groups by special permit.


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