Driving DirectionsFrom Washburn, take Route UU northwest 1.75 miles, then the first public gravel road west 3 miles.
HighlightsThis area is mainly forestland. Facilities/features: primitive camping, firearms range (range may be shut down for a short period on Mondays for maintenance), 13 fishless ponds, and Flag Spring.
About This AreaFlag Spring Conservation Area is in Barry and McDonald counties, west of Washburn. The Conservation Department acquired the land for this 3,946-acre area between 1983 and 1992.The area is primarily forested, with oak, hickory, eastern red cedar, and other species native to the region common.Flag Spring, located on the west side of the property, flows year-round.Deer and squirrels are relatively abundant. Wild turkeys have been stocked on the area and are now present in good numbers.