Unionville Reservoir

Putnam County, Missouri

Unionville Reservoir, also known as Lake Mahoney, is a beautiful body of water in Unionville, Missouri near the Missouri-Iowa border.

The lake is under 120 miles from Des Moines and under 185 miles from Kansas City.

The Kirksville Regional Airport is under 70 miles away, and the Des Moines International Airport is under 115 miles away. The Putnam County Memorial Hospital is under five miles away.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 85 acres, Unionville Reservoir is a great spot offering plenty of lake activities!

For those wanting to explore the water by a fishing boat, kayak, or canoe, there is a paved boat ramp. Anglers looking to toss out a line can find bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish in the water. On a warm day, residents can enjoy the wildlife and surrounding nature.

Nearby Lake

If residents want another lake option, Lake Thunderhead is also in the city.

This lake is popular for watersports like pontooning, water skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and more. Anglers will love that the lake is stocked with largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and bluegill.

A large, pristine beach along with boat slips is mid-lake. The Lake Thunderhead Marina offers a restaurant and boating services.

A campground, a nine-hole golf course, and two tennis courts are also along the shoreline.

Visit Kansas City

Kansas City will make for an exciting daycation for any Unionville Reservoir resident.

The Ernie Miller Nature Center is a 116-acre park with trails and an education center with animals, exhibits, and programs to explore the beautiful, natural environment.

The Midwest Genealogy Center has 52,000 square feet of space with free resources needed to research your family history.

One of the largest cities in Missouri, Kansas City has a unique variety of cuisine. A few highly rated restaurants include Brio Italian Grille, Yard House, and Fox and Pearl.

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Unionville Reservoir is an excellent choice.