White Ranch Conservation Area

Driving Directions

White Ranch Conservation Area consists of 3 tracts. The main tract is 7.5 miles south of West Plains on Highway 17, then 5 miles south on County Road 8390.

Highlights

This area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, 15 trails, firearms range, and permanent stream (South Fork of the Spring River).

About This Area

White Ranch Conservation Area is located in Howell County, approximately 11 miles south of West Plains.

White Ranch is the local name for a region of land previously owned by Harry White. The 6,614-acre area is divided into 3 tracts and is mostly forested. Visitors to the area will find abundant populations of deer, turkey, and other forest wildlife species.

The area offers fishing opportunities along the South Fork of the Spring River and at White Ranch Lake.

A shooting range is located near the end of Trail #6. Its facilities include a 50- and 100-yard rifle range, plus an area set aside for shotguns. The parking lot, ranges, and public restrooms are accessible to disabled users.

During your visit to the area, you may notice various forest management activities that are designed to improve tree growth, quality, and species composition. These practices also improve wildlife habitat and watershed quality.

General Information

Ozark

Howell

417-256-7161

Owned by MDC

Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations)		 Comments
(Population Definition)
Camping - Individual Campsites  Camping areas at parking lots. No amenities are provided. 
Fishing - Bass Good population.  
Fishing - Catfish Good population.  
Fishing - Sunfish Good population.  
Hunting-Deer Good population. Special regulations apply 
Hunting-Dove Fair population.  
Hunting-Rabbit Fair population.  
Hunting-Squirrel Good population.  
Hunting-Turkey Good population.  

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item Name Count Comments
Boat Ramp - Lake - Other  1  Gravel boat ramp at White Ranch Lake  
Camping Area - Individual Campsites  1  18 designated primitive camping areas at parking lots. No amenities are provided. 
OtheraccessibleShooting Range 1  Disabled-accessible shooting range 
Parking Lotaccessibleshooting range parking 1  Gravel lot with concrete pad  
Parking Lot  2  Gravel parking lot  
Picnic Table  2   
Privy/Restroomaccessible 1   

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Features
Feature Item Name Count Size Comments
Fishing Lake or Pond White Ranch Lake 1 6.00 acres  
Stream - Permanent South Fork of the Spring River 1 2.00 miles  

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Land Cover Types
Land Type Acres Comments
Forest and Woodland 6513.00  
Old Field 100.00  
Total Area Acres:6613.03 

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Designated Trails
Trail Name Trail Type Length
No Designated Trails

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Shooting Range General Information

91*49'20.7W

36*31'76.4N

Privy

UnManned

Varies

1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, unless posted otherwise.

Click Shooting Ranges for more information.

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