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Lake Paho

Missouri  >  United States

A 273-acre lake with a mix of woodland, prairie remnants and lake habitats. These varied habitats attract plenty of birds.

Adicionado* por William Collins
Ultima atualização 23 outubro 2025

Descrição

Lake Paho Conservation Area is a large public land and water reserve in Mercer County, northwestern Missouri. The conservation area is about 2,350 acres total, with a 273‑acre lake at its heart. It’s a classic Ozark borderland site with rolling uplands, prairie remnants, and a big central reservoir, offering both recreation and wildlife habitat. Lake Paho is easily viewed from a variety of points and parking areas.

The mix of prairie, woodland, and lake habitats makes it an interesting stop for birdwatchers. Expect grassland sparrows, waterfowl, woodpeckers and raptors. The site seems a bit underbirded, so possible surprises can turn up. Bird you can observe include Bald Eagle, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Killdeer, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, Grey Catbird, Eastern Bluebird, Field Sparrow, Indigo Bunting and Dickcissel.

Note that this is a popular fishing lake. Avoid weekends, if possible, especially in warm weather.

Detalhes

Acesso

Lake Paho Conservation Area is located 4 miles west of Princeton. From Princeton, take Highway 136 west 4 miles, then turn right on Fathom Street to reach the area. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. Open year‑round, no entrance fee. Roads are a mix of paved and gravel. Lake Paho can be best viewed from a variety of points along the road and there are several parking areas that give good views. There are no real hiking trails and you can't do a circular walk around the lake, but from some parkings you can make short walks.

Camping: There are 40 individual sites in 3 campgrounds on the east and north sides of the lake. No amenities beyond pit toilets. There is also a toilet near the headquarters. The area near the headquarters (star on the map) at the southwest corner along Fathom Street is one of the areas around the lake that is most rich in birds.

Terreno e Habitat

Floresta , Lago , Campina

Condições

Montanhoso , Paisagem aberta

Caminho circular

Não

é útil um telescópio?

Pode ser útil

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Inverno , Primavera

Rota

Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Pé , Bicicleta , Carro , Barco

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

Ligações

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