James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is a 3,084-acre conservation area in Jackson County near Lee's Summit featuring 12 lakes and numerous ponds accessible via multiple mowed multi-use trails.

The area offers designated camping sites (youth groups by special permit), archery and shooting ranges, and electric motor boats only on select lakes including Catclaw, Cottontail, Gopher, and Jackrabbit lakes.

Access is located 1 mile east of Lee's Summit on Highway 50, then south on SE Ranson Road; the area is open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. daily.