Ted Shanks Conservation Area offers a concrete boat ramp providing access to Horseshoe Lake, a 70-acre fishing lake with designated parking and amenities including ADA-accessible facilities.

The area features 35 miles of levees and service roads suitable for hiking and wildlife viewing, with primitive camping available year-round (except during waterfowl season when camping is restricted to headquarters).

Note that portions of the area close to vehicle traffic during waterfowl hunting season (October 15 through March 1), so plan visits accordingly.