Otter Slough Conservation Area offers boat access via parking areas with boat ramps for exploring a 4,859-acre cypress/tupelo swamp managed for waterfowl and wildlife viewing.

Fishing is permitted seasonally (closed starting October 15), with motors over 10 horsepower required to operate at slow, no-wake speed.

Primitive camping is available at designated locations, and the area provides hiking trails, canoeing opportunities, and wildlife viewing in one of Missouri's few remaining cypress swamps.