Access Site
MO
Hide-A-Way Harbor
City: Portage Des Sioux, MO
County: St. Charles County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.93688178, -90.36209531
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Live Webcam
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Hide-A-Way Harbor Park in Portage des Sioux offers free public boat ramps for accessing the Mississippi River. Located at 1550 Hideaway Harbor Drive, the facility includes a fishing dock and is situated adjacent to the Rush Island Power Plant. The site provides convenient access to this major river system and serves as a good spot for bird watching, with the nearby Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge offering additional wildlife viewing opportunities.
Be aware that this access point is subject to seasonal flooding typical of the Mississippi River. The ramp may close during high-water events when flood debris, heavy mud, or rising water makes the launch unsafe or impassable. Check current conditions before visiting, especially during spring months or after heavy rainfall. The Mississippi River at this location is a powerful, major waterway with an average flow exceeding 685,000 cubic feet per second and swift current—appropriate precautions and experience are recommended for paddlers and boaters unfamiliar with large river conditions.
Be aware that this access point is subject to seasonal flooding typical of the Mississippi River. The ramp may close during high-water events when flood debris, heavy mud, or rising water makes the launch unsafe or impassable. Check current conditions before visiting, especially during spring months or after heavy rainfall. The Mississippi River at this location is a powerful, major waterway with an average flow exceeding 685,000 cubic feet per second and swift current—appropriate precautions and experience are recommended for paddlers and boaters unfamiliar with large river conditions.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
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