Boat smart — wear a life jacket. Every trip. Every passenger.

Rivers, Lakes & Conservation

Bismarck Conservation Area

Near Bismarck, MO

A Missouri Department of Conservation area of about 1,188 acres southwest of Bismarck, reaching into Iron and Washington counties. At its center is 210-acre DiSalvo Lake, built by the Hanna Mining Company in 1944 and bought by MDC in 1981. The lake is shallow, 15 feet at its deepest, and is fished for black bass, catfish, and crappie (pole and line only; small boats at no-wake speed). Camping, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and hunting are allowed, with deer the most popular game.

Where
Near Bismarck, MO
Advertisement
Advertise here — contact us to put your business in front of St. Francois County customers.

Verify before relying on this. Hours, fees, access, and regulations change — check with the park, area, or venue directly before a trip. Something out of date? Let us know.

Advertise here — contact us to put your business in front of St. Francois County customers.
Advertise here — contact us to put your business in front of St. Francois County customers.
Experience-Today.com — what will you experience today? Discover amazing local deals, ranked by community favorites.Experience-Today.com — what will you experience today? Discover amazing local deals, ranked by community favorites.