City: Florissant, MO
County: St. Louis County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.86007753, -90.27131962
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Missouri 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
**Location & Access:** Pelican Island Access is located at Missouri River mile 10.5 in Florissant, just south of Pelican Island Natural Area. The ramp is accessed via St. Louis County's Sioux Passage Park. **Note:** Road access to this site has experienced storm damage in recent reports—contact St. Louis County Parks before visiting to confirm current accessibility.
**River Conditions & Boating:** This section of the Missouri River is a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate current velocity around 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a large, powerful river with substantial downstream movement. The ramp accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, making it suitable for various paddling skill levels, though the river's size and current demand respect and appropriate experience.
**Facilities:** The site features a boat ramp and accessible fishing ramp, making it convenient for anglers and recreational boaters. The proximity to Pelican Island Natural Area adds scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities for paddlers exploring this section of the river.
**River Conditions & Boating:** This section of the Missouri River is a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate current velocity around 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a large, powerful river with substantial downstream movement. The ramp accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, making it suitable for various paddling skill levels, though the river's size and current demand respect and appropriate experience.
**Facilities:** The site features a boat ramp and accessible fishing ramp, making it convenient for anglers and recreational boaters. The proximity to Pelican Island Natural Area adds scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities for paddlers exploring this section of the river.