Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Extreme Heat Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Extreme Heat Watch
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 1.96 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Mo River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 06936475 — Coldwater Creek near Black Jack, MO · 2.7 mi from Mo River
Launch Light & Moon — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Columbia Bottoms Access
| Location | St. Ferdinand township, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mo River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.824440, -90.163557 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Louis County |
Columbia Bottoms Access is a public boat launch providing access to Mo River in St. Ferdinand township, Missouri at coordinates 38.82444, -90.16356. Data published by Missouri Department of Conservation (MO MDC).
Columbia Bottoms Access is a public boat launch on Mo River in St. Ferdinand township, Saint Louis County, Missouri. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near St. Ferdinand township • public launch in Saint Louis County • fishing access on Mo River • Missouri boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Bottoms Access
Is Columbia Bottoms Access free to use?
Yes, Columbia Bottoms Access is a public boat launch with free access in St. Ferdinand township, Missouri.
What water does Columbia Bottoms Access access?
Columbia Bottoms Access provides boat launch access to Mo River in St. Ferdinand township, Missouri.
How do I get to Columbia Bottoms Access?
Columbia Bottoms Access is located at coordinates 38.824440, -90.163557 in St. Ferdinand township, Missouri. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.