Courtois Creek Access gives you public access to the water in Steelville, MO. Missouri Department of Conservation manages it. The drive from St. Louis covers roughly 68 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Onondaga Cave Boat Ramp in Bourbon is 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Steelville, MO |
| Water | Courtois Creek |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Missouri Department of Conservation |
Official public water access in Missouri, including Courtois Creek Access: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
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Courtois Creek Access is in Steelville, Missouri. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Courtois Creek Access.
It gives you access to Courtois Creek.
Our data does not say whether Courtois Creek Access charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Courtois Creek Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville, about under 1 mile away.
Missouri Department of Conservation runs Courtois Creek Access. Ask them about fees and closures.
Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville (under 1 mile), Onondaga Cave Boat Ramp in Bourbon (2.8 miles) and Onondaga Cave Canoe Launch in Bourbon (2.8 miles).
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