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Smithville Lake Park Ranger Jaime Picken spots a monarch butterfly at the Monarch Watch pollinator location. This is a good sign the site is working.
Smithville Lake aims to boost dwindling butterfly and bee population
Smithville Lake Park Ranger Jaime Picken spots a monarch butterfly at the Monarch Watch pollinator location. Read the story below to learn how Smithville Lake is supporting pollinators.
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Waterfowl Refuge Closes October 15th
Honker Cove Waterfowl Refuge will be closed October 15 - January 31 to all hunting, boating, fishing, and trapping.
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Hunting Season
Hunters may use deer stands on the public hunting ground. However, screw in steps, nails, and tree cutting is strictly prohibited. Deer stands have to be labeled with the owners name, phone number, and conservation number.
Snow Geese
Snow Geese
Snow geese, canada geese, bald eagles, and a variety of ducks visit the lake every winter.
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Birds at Smithville Lake
Pelicans and cormorants are common around Smithville Lake on their migration through the area.
But it where you burn it.
Buy It Where You Burn It
Moving Firewood Transports TreeKilling Insects & Diseases. Remember to acquire your firewood locally near the campground or use certified pest free firewood.

Outdoor Recreation

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Vistor Center:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday during October to March

7 days per week during April to September

 

Annual Pass - Available to everyone - $80

Free Annual Pass for U.S. Military - Available to current U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and also, Reserve and National Guard members. Must be obtained in person by showing a Common Access Card or Military ID (Form 1173).

Annual 4th Grade Pass - Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper pass. The Pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September-August). Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website (http://store.usgs.gov.pass/PassIssuanceList.pdf). Digital version of the paper pass will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.

Senior Pass - U.S. Citizens or Permanent residents age 62 or over. - $10

Access Pass - For U. S. Citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. - Free - Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.

Volunteer Pass - For volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program.

 

"America the Beautiful (ATB) passes are sold at Smithville and Longview Project Offices as federal visitor centers.  NOTE: Smithville, Longview and Blue Springs Lakes camping and day use areas DO NOT honor the ATB passes as they are operated by County and City agencies under cost-shared lease agreements. Please check local websites for Clay County Missouri, City of Smithville Missouri and Jackson County Missouri for any discounts offered outside the federal pass program."

Contact Smithville

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jerry Litton Visitor Center
P.O. Box 428
Smithville, MO 64089

Phone: 816-532-0174

Email: Smithville@usace.army.mil

 

 

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Water Safety is About Saving Lives    

                                     

Kansas State University Water Safety Message

  

           Bobber the Water Safety Dog 

 

                  Lost on the Lake