What are some recreational activities available at Smithview Lake near Excelsior Springs?

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Smithview Lake near Excelsior Springs offers boating, swimming, fishing, hiking trails, two public golf courses, and a disc golf course. Clay County Parks, Recreation, Historic Sites operates two campgrounds with over 700 campsites, providing dry camping, electric, and water/electric hookups at Camp Branch and Crow’s Creek. Smithville Parks and Recreation has 80 full hookup sites and wide-open views.

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