Lake Girardeau Conservation Area offers a concrete boat ramp and two disabled-accessible fishing piers for water access to the 162-acre lake. The area features primitive camping at designated spots (limited to 14 consecutive days) and is open daily from 4 a.

m. to 10 p. m. , with extended hours for fishing and hunting activities. Located 14 miles southwest of Jackson near Crump, the conservation area provides 351 acres of public land with hiking trails and parking areas.