Reed Access
Reed Access
Reed Access provides entry to James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, a 3,084-acre conservation area in Jackson County with 12 lakes offering fishing opportunities and multiple recreational amenities.
The area features ADA-accessible parking lots, fishing jetties and docks, a boat rental service on Gopher Lake (electric motors only), and 15 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Access is located south of Highway 50 near Lee's Summit, with area hours from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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