List of Missouri conservation areas – St. Louis region

The St. Louis administrative region of the Missouri Department of Conservation encompasses Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington counties. The regional conservation office is in St. Charles.

Conservation AreaDescriptionSizeCountyLocation
Allenton AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp.9 acres 3.6 haSt. Louis38°28′25.29″N 90°39′37.81″W
Anderson (John N and Melba S) Memorial Conservation AreaFrom Steelville, take Hwy 19 south 2 miles (3.2 km), and turn east onto Valleyside Rd 1-mile (1.6 km) to the parking lot. 339 acres 137 haCrawford37°55′0.24″N 91°18′8.47″W
Bellefontaine Conservation AreaTake Highway 367 south from I-270 approximately 1/2 mile to the entrance to the Missouri Veterans Home. Proceed east on the Veterans Home driveway to the entrance to the conservation area.142 acres 57 haSt. Louis38°45′51.95″N 90°14′10.16″W
Bismarck Conservation AreaFacilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, and DiSalvo Lake (210 acres). 1,160 acres 470 haSt. Francois, Iron, Washington37°43′37.62″N 90°38′18.68″W
Blanchette Landing AccessThere is a boat ramp.20 acres 8.1 haSt. Charles38°47′34.23″N 90°28′26.37″W
Blue Springs Creek Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with grassland and old fields. Facilities/features: gravel boat ramp and 2 permanent streams (Blue Springs Creek, Meramec River). 856 acres 346 haCrawford38°7′4.07″N 91°10′38.61″W
Bootleg AccessThis forest area with old fields offers access to Big River. Facilities/ features: primitive camping and viewing deck.289 acres 117 haWashington37°48′58.31″N 90°45′53.74″W
Brown's Ford AccessThis area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp.1.0 acre 0.40 haJefferson38°12′46.90″N 90°42′22.42″W
Buford Mountain Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. 3,920 acres 1,590 haIron, Washington37°42′51.62″N 90°42′11.28″W
Busch (August A) Memorial Conservation AreaThis 6,987-acre (28.28 km2) area contains 3,000 acres (12 km2) of forest in addition to grassland, cropland, old fields, prairie, and wetlands. Facilities/features: boat rentals, picnic areas, pavilion, hiking trails, 43 fishing jetties, fishing docks, staffed firearms range, archery range, five viewing blinds, and a visitor center. 7,007 acres 2,836 haSt. Charles38°42′35.04″N 90°44′26.18″W
Campbell Bridge AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp and a canoe launch. 8 acres 3.2 haCrawford38°4′56.05″N 91°9′0.86″W
Catawissa Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest and provides access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 216 acres 87 haFranklin38°26′54.75″N 90°46′2.65″W
Chouteau Claim AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec and Bourbeuse rivers. There is a boat ramp. 16 acres 6.5 haFranklin38°23′52.82″N 90°53′26.04″W
Colter's Landing AccessThis grassland area offers access to Boeuf Creek, which flows into the Missouri River. There is a boat ramp. 6 acres 2.4 haFranklin38°35′20.24″N 91°9′45.45″W
Columbia Bottom Conservation AreaThis area contains cropland, forest, wetlands, and old fields. There is a visitor center and office along with hiking and biking trails, interpretive sites and a boat ramp to the Missouri River. The unique feature of this area is the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. 4,256 acres 1,722 haSt. Louis38°48′21.93″N 90°9′38.48″W
Crooked Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. 332 acres 134 haCrawford37°51′24.30″N 91°24′33.48″W
Crouch (R H) AccessThis provides walk-in fishing access to the West Fork of the Cuivre River. 3 acres 1.2 haLincoln39°1′45.94″N 91°1′27.08″W
Cuivre Island Conservation AreaThis is a mostly forested area with old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp and permanent stream (Mississippi River). 1,671 acres 676 haLincoln, St. Charles38°56′10.93″N 90°40′27.43″W
Daniel Boone Conservation AreaThis is a predominantly forested area. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic area, 4 fishing ponds (2 are under renovation), and a multi-use trail. 3,616 acres 1,463 haWarren38°46′37.32″N 91°22′50.03″W
Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial WAThis forest and grassland area has a small gazebo with a few benches. 13 acres 5.3 haSt. Louis38°32′28.27″N 90°22′53.70″W
Emmenegger Nature ParkThis area, which features picnic areas and a pavilion, is just west of the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. 117 acres 47 haSt. Louis38°33′3.48″N 90°26′0.22″W
Engelmann Woods Natural AreaThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: old-growth forest with striking fall colors and spring wildflowers. 149 acres 60 haFranklin38°33′59.98″N 90°46′36.12″W
Flamm City AccessThere is a boat ramp.20 acres 8.1 haJefferson38°25′3.54″N 90°20′55.19″W
Forest 44 Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with a staffed firearms range and a permanent stream (Williams Creek). 990 acres 400 haSt. Louis38°31′26.27″N 90°31′42.28″W
Glassberg Family Conservation AreaGlassberg Family CA is mostly forest with old fields in the LaBarque Creek watershed. 429 acres 174 haJefferson38°26′22″N 90°40′52″W
Goodson (Jean and Joan) Conservation AreaGoodson CA is also called Bittersweet Woods CA. The area is leased to and maintained by City of Des Peres Parks and Recreation. 10 acres 4.0 haSt. Louis38°35′16.19″N 90°27′40.20″W
Gravois Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area.14 acres 5.7 haSt. Louis38°32′1.70″N 90°17′58.23″W
Hickory Woods Conservation AreaThis is a forest area.10 acres 4.0 haSt. Louis38°44′57.17″N 90°24′3.05″W
Howell Island Conservation AreaThis island area is mostly forest surrounded by the Missouri River and Centaur Chute. 2,707 acres 1,095 haSt. Louis, St. Charles38°39′48.21″N 90°42′18.72″W
Hughes Mountain Natural AreaHalf forest with glades, savanna, and old fields. Facilities/ features: unique geological formations. 460 acres 190 haWashington37°48′1.01″N 90°42′37.15″W
Huzzah Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: primitive camping and 3 permanent streams (Meramec River, Courtois Creek, Huzzah Creek). 6,078 acres 2,460 haCrawford38°2′18.31″N 91°12′19.62″W
Kessler Memorial WAThis area contains grassland, forest and some cropland. 155 acres 63 haLincoln39°3′50.85″N 90°54′37.77″W
Keysville TowersiteThis forest area is 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Steelville on Route AA, then left on Tower Road.81 acres 33 haCrawford37°52′34.31″N 91°20′18.55″W
Kingston AccessThis area offers access to Mineral Fork. 56 acres 23 haWashington38°5′43.76″N 90°42′31.16″W
Klamberg (Roger) Woods Conservation AreaThis is a forest area.68 acres 28 haSt. Louis38°34′56.88″N 90°34′45.41″W
LaBarque Creek Conservation AreaThe LaBarque watershed has a great variety of terrestrial natural communities, including small sandstone glades, acid seeps, forested fens and many kinds of woodland. Several neotropical migratory bird species depend on this large forest for breeding habitat. 570 acres 230 haJefferson38°24′59.69″N 90°42′23.04″W
Leach (B K) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area borders the Mississippi River and contains wetlands, forest, and cropland. Facilities/features: waterfowl blinds, several fishable sloughs, and ponds. 4,322 acres 1,749 haLincoln39°8′6.90″N 90°43′33.18″W
Little Indian Creek Conservation AreaThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: primitive camping, firearms range (includes shotgun), small fishing pond, and a permanent stream (Little Indian Creek). 3,890 acres 1,570 haWashington, Franklin38°12′3.15″N 90°56′40.99″W
Little Lost Creek Conservation AreaThis is a predominantly forested area with scattered glades, savannas, and fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping/picnicking, and a 7-mile (11 km) multi-use trail. Little Lost Creek is a partially spring-fed Ozark stream, characterized by clear water and a rocky stream bed. Brilliantly colored Ozark fish are found in the stream. 2,906 acres 1,176 haWarren38°46′44.87″N 91°16′19.49″W
Logan (William R) Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with a firearms range and several fishable ponds. 1,800 acres 730 haLincoln39°8′51.85″N 91°2′31.60″W
Long Ridge Conservation AreaThis area contains forest and some savanna. Facilities/features: primitive camping and an intermittent stream (Little Spring Creek). 1,866 acres 755 haFranklin38°17′10.83″N 91°10′3.78″W
Mammoth AccessThis area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp.4 acres 1.6 haJefferson38°7′15.78″N 90°40′34.47″W
Marais Temps Clair Conservation AreaThis tract contains 500 acres (2.0 km2) of wetlands in addition to cropland and some forest. 948 acres 384 haSt. Charles38°54′9.05″N 90°25′2.07″W
Mayers Landing AccessThis grassland area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp. 7 acres 2.8 haFranklin38°25′37.15″N 91°2′47.12″W
Meramec Conservation AreaThis area is mainly forest. Facilities/features: viewing deck and a permanent stream (Meramec River). 3,938 acres 1,594 haFranklin38°13′50.49″N 91°4′15.48″W
Merrill Horse AccessThis area offers access to Big River. There is a boat ramp.80 acres 32 haJefferson38°9′42.15″N 90°42′34.08″W
Mill Rock AccessIt offers access to the Bourbeuse River. 9 acres 3.6 haFranklin38°19′49.61″N 91°18′8.59″W
Mint Spring AccessOffers access to the Bourbeuse River. 7 acres 2.8 haCrawford, Gasconade38°12′30.83″N 91°32′4.94″W
Onyx Cave Conservation AreaThere is a permanent steam (Brazil Creek).38 acres 15 haCrawford38°6′42.00″N 91°8′15.94″W
Pacific Palisades Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, cropland, and old fields. Facilities/features: and a permanent stream (Meramec River) and sand and gravel pits which provide seasonal fishing. 732 acres 296 haJefferson, St. Louis38°28′33.74″N 90°43′29.43″W
Pea Ridge Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest. It contains Hi Pointe Lake (2 acres, fishable).8,642 acres 3,497 haWashington38°4′15.06″N 90°56′27.58″W
Pelican Island AccessPelican Island Access is open during normal hours of operation for Sioux Passage Park except that boaters who wish to remain on the river past normal park hours may exit the area through an electronic gate. Normal park hours are 7 a.m. to one half hour after sunset. 43 acres 17 haSt. Louis38°51′33.81″N 90°16′17.86″W
Pelican Island Natural AreaIn North St. Louis County, near Sioux Passage Park on the Missouri River. Public access is by boat only.2,571 acres 1,040 haSt. Louis38°52′30.41″N 90°18′3.19″W
Phantom Forest Conservation AreaPhantom Forest CA is leased to and maintained by the City of Des Peres Parks and Recreation. 14 acres 5.7 haSt. Louis38°35′7.82″N 90°27′54.50″W
Port Hudson Lake Conservation AreaThis area contains forest, old fields and grassland. Facilities/features: boat ramp, boat dock, picnic area, pavilion, fishing dock, and Port Hudson Community Lake (55 acres).225 acres 91 haFranklin38°28′19.93″N 91°16′0.61″W
Possum Woods Conservation AreaThis is a 15-acre (61,000 m2) forest. Dogs are allowed on a six foot leash. 15 acres 6.1 haSt. Louis38°32′47.22″N 90°25′53.58″W
Powder Valley Conservation Nature CenterThis is a forested area with hiking trails. The nature center has 2 floors of interactive exhibits. 116 acres 47 haSt. Louis38°33′14.41″N 90°25′33.33″W
Prairie Slough Conservation AreaThis forest and wetlands tract contains Prairie Sough Natural Area, a wet-mesic bottomland forest. 610 acres 250 haLincoln, Pike39°12′45.72″N 90°44′29.89″W
Redhorse AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 46 acres 19 haFranklin38°16′48.30″N 90°56′4.14″W
Reifsnider (Frank) State ForestThis is a forest area. Facilities/features: picnic area, firearms range, Reifsnider Forest Natural Area (22 acres of mature white oak forest), and an intermittent stream (North Fork of Charette Creek). There are also a couple of old clay mining pits which are stocked for fishing. 1,378 acres 558 haWarren38°46′56.65″N 91°6′42.43″W
Reiker Ford AccessThis is a forest area offering access to the Bourbeuse River. 7 acres 2.8 haFranklin38°22′47.44″N 91°4′26.71″W
River 'Round Conservation AreaThis area is about 1/2 forest with cropland and old fields. It offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 314 acres 127 haFranklin38°21′13.69″N 90°52′18.00″W
Riverview AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp. 4 acres 1.6 haCrawford37°59′30.98″N 91°25′33.14″W
Rockwoods RangeFrom Interstate 44 west of St. Louis, take exit 261 (Allenton-Six Flags), then go north on Allenton Road and take an immediate left on Fox Creek; stay on Fox Creek for 2 miles (3.2 km).1,393 acres 564 haSt. Louis38°31′14.57″N 90°41′57.87″W
Rockwoods ReservationThis is a predominantly forest area. Facilities/features: picnic areas and a pavilion, hiking trails, viewing blind, and a permanent stream (Hamilton Creek). The area also has a Conservation Education Center. 1,924 acres 779 haSt. Louis38°33′37.29″N 90°39′34.07″W
Sand Ford AccessThis 30-acre (120,000 m2) area offers access to the Meramec River. There are 2 boat ramps. 33 acres 13 haFranklin38°15′13.67″N 91°4′46.98″W
Sandy Island Conservation AreaThis is a forest area on the Mississippi River. 385 acres 156 haLincoln39°1′40.28″N 90°42′36.80″W
Sappington Bridge AccessThis area offers access to the Meramec River. There is a boat ramp and a canoe launch. 9 acres 3.6 haCrawford38°9′27.86″N 91°6′31.43″W
Scotts Ford AccessThis forest area offers access to the Meramec River.30 acres 12 haCrawford37°58′46.98″N 91°27′29.04″W
Sizemore (Pearl G and John J) Memorial Conservation AreaFrom Steelville, go 2 miles (3.2 km) south on Highway 19, then east-southeast (left) on Valleyside Road 2.5 miles (4.0 km).180 acres 73 haCrawford37°54′27.76″N 91°16′40.18″W
Teszars Woods Conservation AreaThis forest area is adjacent to the Meramec River.93 acres 38 haJefferson38°24′31.69″N 90°21′8.50″W
Truman AccessThis area offers access to the Mississippi River. There is a boat ramp.20 acres 8.1 haJefferson38°8′12.68″N 90°16′6.43″W
Uhlemeyer (Dr Henry A and Amalia) AccessThis forest and grassland area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp. 12 acres 4.9 haFranklin38°26′22.11″N 90°54′22.15″W
Union AccessOffers access to the Bourbeuse River. There is a boat ramp.10 acres 4.0 haFranklin38°26′33.54″N 90°59′41.64″W
Upper Mississippi Conservation AreaThese tracts are mostly forest along with old fields and wetlands. The area contains waterfowl blinds and Westport Island Natural Area, which is a bottomland wet-mesic forest. 13,079 acres 5,293 haLincoln, Lewis, St. Charles, Pike39°13′33.46″N 90°46′2.10″W
Valley View Glades Natural AreaThis dolomite glade is a Designated Natural Area. 212 acres 86 haJefferson38°15′30.94″N 90°37′31.68″W
Victoria Glades Conservation AreaThis area consists of glades and forest. 239 acres 97 haJefferson38°12′6.80″N 90°33′0.33″W
Vonaventure Memorial Forest and WAThis is a forest area with a small pond.203 acres 82 haLincoln39°8′23.06″N 91°3′37.22″W
Weldon Spring Conservation AreaThis is a mostly forested area with pasture, cropland, and some wetlands and glades. Facilities/features: boat ramp (on the river), hiking trails, fishable lakes and ponds (51 acres total), and a permanent stream (Missouri River). 8,359 acres 3,383 haSt. Charles38°39′53.17″N 90°44′7.62″W
Wenkel Ford AccessThis forest area offers access to the Bourbeuse River. 5 acres 2.0 haFranklin38°19′21.05″N 91°15′26.97″W
White (William G and Erma Parke) Memorial WAFacilities/features: boat ramp, fishing jetty, fishable ponds, Lake Whiteside, and a managed dove hunt. 821 acres 332 haLincoln39°10′36.36″N 91°0′44.16″W
Woods (Woodson K) Memorial Conservation AreaThis area is predominantly forest. Facilities/features: gravel bar boat launch (no concrete ramp) and 2 permanent streams (Dry Fork Creek, Meramec River).5,739 acres 2,322 haPhelps, Crawford37°57′42.42″N 91°30′59.84″W
Young Conservation AreaThis area is mostly forest with prairie and old fields. Facilities/features: a permanent stream (LaBarque Creek). 969 acres 392 haJefferson38°26′25.73″N 90°39′47.99″W
Map of Missouri conservation areas with the St. Louis region highlighted

Notes

  • Acreage and counties from MDCLand GIS file
  • Names, descriptions, and locations from Conservation Atlas Online GIS file

References

  • "MDCland" (shapefile). Missouri Department of Conservation. 2007-01-01.
  • "Google Earth File". Conservation Atlas Online. Missouri Department of Conservation. 2007-06-18. Archived from the original on 2010-08-12.
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