Lick Creek Conservation Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lick Creek Conservation Area is a 2,620-acre protected area located in Montgomery County, Missouri.


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Summary

It is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation. One of the main reasons to visit the area is to enjoy its natural beauty, which includes rolling hills, forests, streams, and ponds.

There are several points of interest to see in Lick Creek Conservation Area, such as the Lick Creek Natural Area, which has a unique mix of plant and animal species, including several rare and endangered ones. The area also has several ponds and lakes that offer opportunities for fishing and boating. Additionally, the conservation area has several hiking trails that provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Lick Creek Conservation Area is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail, and numerous species of small game. Hunters can find ample opportunities for deer and turkey hunting, while anglers can catch bass, catfish, and sunfish in the lakes and ponds.

The best time of year to visit Lick Creek Conservation Area depends on the activity you want to pursue. Spring is the best time for hiking and wildlife observation, as the weather is mild and wildflowers are in bloom. Fall is the season for hunting, with deer and turkey seasons running from late October to early January. Fishing is good year-round, but spring and fall are the best seasons for catching large bass.

Overall, Lick Creek Conservation Area is a great destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its diverse landscape and abundant wildlife make it a unique and memorable place to visit.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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