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Drury-Mincy Conservation Area is in southern Taney County, southeast of Branson, off of Route J. The area, located in the heart of the White River glade region, was the Conservation Department's first deer refuge. The area is named for early landowner Frank Drury and the settlement of Mincy. The Commission leased the land in 1939, then purchased it in 1987. At present, the area is comprised of 5,599 acres which includes a portion of Bull Shoals Lake managed lands. By the turn of the century, deer numbers had dwindled to the point that Missouri could claim only 14 herds. One of these lived in the Drury-Mincy area. The area was purchased by a private landowner in 1929, who worked with the Department to increase deer numbers. From 1939 through 1959, Drury-Mincy deer were successfully used to restore populations statewide. The Drury-Mincy area, one of three areas that supported flocks of native wild turkeys, provided 300 turkeys for statewide restoration projects during the 1960s. Bluestem glades and post oak woodlands dominated the rolling hills. Mincy, Fox, and Bee creeks meander through stands of wild cane on their way to Bull Shoals Lake. Purple beardtongue, fringetree, and Ashe juniper are among the unusual plants found on the area.
Primitive camping is permitted in designated camping area only. Campers are
limited to 14 consecutive days in a
30-day period. Groups of more than 10
campers are required to obtain a special use permit.
It wasn't so much the place itself it was the squatters there that stood from tents when the owners weren't there at the time. I witnessed 5 separate thefts and when called the conservation department they did absolutely nothing, then called the sherrifs department and still nothing was done, canceled put trip 5 days short because I didn't want to take a chance of mine or my children's things coming up missing. Such a sad thing that a family can't camp comfortably without worrying about being robbed.
Really quite with lots to do outdoors. You can go camping, hunting and fishing. Only drawback is that this is a primitive campsite meaning no flash toilets, running water or electricity. There is a small shopping center on highway JJ so you easily get supplies there. There are approximately 10 campsites here and is a come first come served basis and can only stay for a max of 14 days. There are trails that can take you to bull shoals lake.
Beautiful place to camp and swim! Camping is free. They maintain the place very well other then the restrooms. There are tons of trails and even a archery range. Be sure to bring your own toilet paper and some sanitizer. I would happily give 5 stars if they cleaned the restrooms
A pleasant walk down an unused road through the conservation area. We only went as far as the creek because my dog is old and it was a hot day. Probably a great place for bird watching.
