Buford Mountain Conservation Area

#11327 among destinations in the United States

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Buford Mountain Conservation Area consists of 3,824 acres north of Ironton and southwest of Bismarck, Missouri. The area includes Buford Mountain at 1,740 feet above sea level. The mountain consists mostly of rhyolite, with few permanent water sources. However, there are eight fishless ponds each about 0.25 acres in size. ()

Established: 1983 (41 years ago)Elevation: 1375 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°42'49"N, 90°42'11"W

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MissouriUnited States

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Buford Mountain Conservation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bismarck Conservation Area, Elephant Rocks State Park.

3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Bismarck Conservation Area
81 min walk • Bismarck Conservation Area consists of 1,188 acres southwest of Bismarck, Missouri. The area surrounds 210 acres DiSalvo Lake. The lake was constructed in 1944 by Hanna Mining Company, and the Missouri Department of Conservation acquired the land from Hanna Mining Company in 1981.
4.2 miS
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Elephant Rocks State Park
107 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Missouri region, Elephant Rocks State Park is a natural wonder that promises visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. This geological marvel is home to a collection of massive granite boulders, some as large as elephants, hence the...