Settle's Ford Conservation Area offers a gravel boat ramp and multiple parking lots (14 total, with one ADA-accessible) providing access to the South Grand River and six stocked fishing ponds across its 7,364 acres. The area features a 3.

4-mile hiking trail, bank-fishing opportunities along the South Grand River and old channel, and is open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily (24-hour access for fishing and boating where permitted).

Located in southeast Cass and northeast Bates Counties, it's easily accessed from Creighton via Route B west 4 miles, then Index Road south 1 mile.