Northern Missouri
Indian Hills Conservation Area is Scotland County's big public-land anchor
Indian Hills Conservation Area gives Scotland County a public-land anchor south of Memphis. The Missouri Department of Conservation says the area grew through purchases in 1986, 1990, 1991, and 2006 and now covers about 3,975 acres.
MDC describes the area as a mix of bottomlands and gently rolling hills. The South Fork and North Fork of the Middle Fabius River converge on the area’s east side, and MDC notes a managed marsh, oxbow lakes, forest, cropfield, hayland, and old fields.
That mix makes Indian Hills more than a generic hunting or hiking name. It shows how Scotland County’s outdoor geography combines working agricultural edges with Fabius River bottomland and managed wildlife habitat. Use the MDC page for maps, hours, and rules before visiting.
Where to see it
- Indian Hills Conservation Area
Use MDC for access, maps, and Fabius River area rules.
References
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Last checked against the sources above: July 16, 2026.