Access Site
MO
Henry Sever Lake Conservation Area
City: Newark, MO
County: Knox County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.00777311, -91.97413043
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Fabius River above Newark, MO
1.7 mi away
Troublesome Creek near Ewing, MO
4.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Henry Sever Lake Conservation Area offers a well-developed public access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats on this 158-acre lake in Knox County, Missouri. The site features a concrete boat ramp for easy launching, along with a courtesy dock and fish-cleaning station. Note that outboard motors exceeding 10 horsepower are permitted but must operate at slow, no-wake speeds on the lake.
The conservation area provides excellent amenities for extended visits, including a free, 84-site campground with gravel pads, fire rings, and potable water on the east side of the lake. Additional facilities include disabled-accessible fishing docks, fishing jetties for bank anglers, and privies throughout the area. This makes Henry Sever Lake a good option for paddlers seeking a day trip with solid infrastructure or a multi-day camping excursion in a scenic Knox County setting.
The conservation area provides excellent amenities for extended visits, including a free, 84-site campground with gravel pads, fire rings, and potable water on the east side of the lake. Additional facilities include disabled-accessible fishing docks, fishing jetties for bank anglers, and privies throughout the area. This makes Henry Sever Lake a good option for paddlers seeking a day trip with solid infrastructure or a multi-day camping excursion in a scenic Knox County setting.