Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area - St. James, Missouri - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

From the area brochure:

"Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area, located off Highway 8, near St. James, is one of the most beautiful state-owned properties in Missouri. The area consists of 5,600 acres in Crawford and Phelps counties. The Maramec River and Dry Fork Creek and their tributaries have cut scenic valleys through the area's rugged Ozark hills. The area was purchased in 1971 with funds from the Conservation Department, the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, and the James H. Woods Foundation. Fishing opportunities abound at Woodson K. Woods. Rainbow and brown trout lurk in the cool waters of the Maramec River and bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass and other warm-water species can be caught from the slow, murky waters of Dry Fork Creek. Access to the Maramec is at Highway 8; the next public access is at Scotts Ford, located 9 miles downstream. Deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, great blue herons, eagles, ruffed grouse and many other wildlife species frequent the area, 80% of which is forested. The forest is managed to provide food, cover, and water for wildlife and to maintain a healthy forest. Much of the history of Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area is tied directly to the Maramec Spring Ironwork. The area borders the James Foundation Maramec Spring Park, which houses the relics of a once-thriving community of Shawnee Indians. Those Native Americans collected hematite, a red-colored iron ore, for cosmetics, ornaments and trade. In the early 1800s, European settlers started mining the iron ore, cutting away much of the timber around Maramec Spring to fuel the smelters."

The coordinates given above are for the Meramec River Access.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 5,600 acres Is there a trail system?: No If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: No established trail system however there are several interior roads and trails which are closed to vehicle traffic which are great for hiking. What points of interest are there?: Meramec River Hardwood Forests What activities are available?: Bicycling Fishing Canoing Hiking Hunting List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Wooded area in Ozarks, will have a variety hazards including snakes, cliffs, assorted bugs and poison ivy. Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.