Lake Tywappity is a 37-acre lake located in Scott County, Missouri, managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation as part of the Tywappity Community Lake and Towersite conservation area.

The lake is accessible via Route A to Route RA east from Chaffee, with a boat ramp providing primary access for paddlers.

The conservation area offers several amenities for visitors, including a boat ramp, picnic area, pavilion, restrooms, and a disabled-accessible floating fishing dock. A 2. 5-mile hiking trail provides additional recreation opportunities around the property.

The facility is handicap accessible and includes parking areas. Paddling regulations at Lake Tywappity follow Missouri state boating requirements.

Only electric motors are permitted on the water, creating a quieter environment suitable for non-motorized watercraft. Boats may be used but cannot be left unattended overnight. The lake operates under standard Missouri fishing license requirements.

The conservation area is open from 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. , except for authorized camping, fishing, and hunting activities. Swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, sailboarding, skateboarding, caving, and rappelling are prohibited.

The Tywappity Community Lake portion is closed to hunting, helping maintain a peaceful paddling environment.

Missouri Department of Conservation has previously offered supervised canoeing programs at the lake, providing canoes, paddles, and life jackets for participants.

These programs typically included basic canoe safety instruction and on-water supervision, indicating the lake's suitability for beginning paddlers and families. The conservation area prohibits littering, fireworks, and open fires.

Dogs must be leashed when not used for training or hunting. Primitive camping may be permitted on a case-by-case basis through special use permits, though seasonal closures apply and fires are not allowed during camping.

Contact the Southeast Regional Office at (573) 290-5730 for current information about access, conditions, or special programs at Lake Tywappity.