The public may hunt on more than 7,000 acres in the Smithville wildlife management area. Areas marked as "Wildlife Management Areas" are open year round. However, about 2,200 acres of land and water i... The public may hunt on more than 7,000 acres in the Smithville wildlife management area. Areas marked as "Wildlife Management Areas" are open year round. However, about 2,200 acres of land and water in the Honker Cove Waterfowl Refuge closes seasonally (October 15 – January 15)
, MO HuntingMore than 4,000 of the lake's 7,190 water surface acres were left uncleared to provide the aquatic habitat that should provide excellent fishing for many years. Hundreds of irregularly shaped coves will furnish over 175
, MO FishingBoating - Smithville Lake has over 175 miles of shoreline offering excellent boating opportunities. Five multi-lane boat launch ranps and excellent parking for trailers insure easy accessibility to all parts of this 7,200
, MO BoatingHorseback riding trails are open to the public at public accesses 22-24. The shoreline trail is approximately 10 miles in length and the boundary trail is approximately 6
, MO EquestrianA total of 777 camping sites are available for tent and RV camping at Smithville Lake. Clay County Parks and the City of Smithville operate these sites. Clay County Parks (Crow's Creek and Camp Branch) offer basic sites and sites with electrical and water hookups from $13.00-$19.00
, MO CampingPlayground Equipment, volleyball court, walking trail, shelter house, gazebo, amphitheater, grill and picnic tables....
Fairground Park, located in South Higginsville. is a 40 acre park with baseball diamonds, horseshoes, covered shelters, walki...
380 acres includes a 17-acre fishing lake. It is ideal for hiking, hunting, or wildlife viewing....
Cider, apple butter, cider jelly, barbecue, apple fritters, fried apple pies and caramel apples all prepared on site. Educati...
Exhibits on President Truman, Dale Carnegie, and Carry A. Nation, including the horse-drawn hearse used to transport Carry's ...