Young Conservation Area

Young Conservation Area, formerly named Hilda Young Conservation Area, consisting of 970 acres, is located in the north central portion of Jefferson County, Missouri. The property is about 3 miles west of County Highway W along Highway FF between LaBarque Creek and John McKeever Road.

The area was acquired through a donation and purchase by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 1986. The area is about 93 percent forested with oak, maple, hickory, and other native species. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and squirrels are abundant. LaBarque Creek, glades, tree plantations, and open fields provide diverse wildlife habitat.