Lake Paho Conservation Area (North)

**Location & Access:** This public boat ramp is located on Lake Paho, a 273-acre impoundment in Mercer County, Missouri, approximately 4 miles west of Princeton. Take Highway 136 west from Princeton, then turn north on Fathom Street to reach the ramp. The site is part of the Lake Paho Conservation Area, a 2,350-acre public recreation area managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

**Facilities & Amenities:** The access point features a concrete boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. Additional amenities at the conservation area include a parking lot, primitive camping, and fishing facilities (docks and jetties). Disabled accessible amenities are available. The lake is well-maintained with brush piles positioned to enhance fishing habitat, making it attractive for both anglers and recreational paddlers.

**Recreation Opportunities:** Lake Paho welcomes a variety of water activities including paddling, fishing, and boating with motors. The site also offers hiking, nature observation, and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the surrounding conservation area. As a state conservation area, it's open to the public for these designated uses, though specific activity restrictions may apply seasonally—check current signage and area maps or contact the Missouri Department of Conservation for details.