2012 02 27 Duck Creek Conservation Area

Duck Creek Conservation Area is a remnant of the bottomland hardwood forest that once covered southeastern Missouri. Part of the area lies in the foothills of the Ozarks with the majority in the former floodplain of the Mississippi River. The 6,234-acre area contains a wide variety of habitat types and suports an abundance of plant and animal species, many of which are unique to Missouri. The heart of the wetland system is Pool 1, a 1,800-acre manmade reservoir. It supplies water to mimic the flooding that once occurred naturally. Deep wells provide additional water for flooding. This area contains 2,400 acres of wetland in addition to forest and some cropland. Facilities/features: 4 boat ramps, boat rentals, boat dock, primitive camping, and 6 fishing jetties.