Comprising more than 6,500 acres in Ozark County, Caney Mountain Conservation Area provides some of the best hiking, camping and hunting in the Ozarks.
     By 1940, most of the native white tail deer and turkeys had just about been hunted out of this area. Using federal funds, the Conservation Commission purchased 5,537 acres (additional acreage was purchased later), calling it the Caney Mountain Wildlife Area. The area was to be used as a wildlife management area and efforts began to rebuild the population of native turkey and deer to the area.
     The area is rife with history of numerous archaeological finds, including arrowheads, scrapers, knives and spear heads. Caves and springs are found throughout the area, as well as some of the most breath-taking vistas in the Ozarks.
     The Conservation Department invites people to drive through or hike the many trails. Horseback riding is also permitted in the area. You never know what kind of wildlife you might see, possibly even a black bear. Primitive camping is also allowed.