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Posted in Missouri Nature, On The Water August 25, 2018 by Liz Oliver

Few People Know There’s A Missouri Island You Can Walk To

Very few people realize that there is a Missouri River island in the Show Me State that you can access on foot. This beautiful island has over seven miles of trails and is great for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Watch for wildlife, cast a line, or simply enjoy a unique nature destination on Howell Island.

Explore one of the most unique environments in the Show Me State at Howell Island. There are more than 2,500 acres to explore on this river island.

Access the island by walking across the causeway over Centaur Chute. When the water is high, this area is impassable and island access is cut off.

Once you're on the other side, you can choose to explore the inner island trail or go off route. Sit along the river's edge and cast a line, there is great fishing around the island.

Take a paved road up to the access point, there is a parking lot just off Olive Street in St. Louis County. It's a popular biking area as well. If you enjoy a leisurely hike and bike Howell Island is perfect for you.

Hunting is also allowed on the island. During the proper seasons, hunters can take deer and turkey by bow. If you're really looking for a wild time, try frog gigging along the water.

Overall, Howell Island is a beautiful river oasis that is begging to be explored. Take bug spray and sunscreen so you can enjoy a full day by the river. Howell Island is open to campers who access the river by boat, and is open from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. for those who enter by foot.

Have you visited Howell Island? Did you walk the trails or visit for hunting and fishing? Tell us all about it in the comments below.

Wondering what other gems are hidden along the Missouri River? Check out this awesome itinerary that highlights the best attractions along the Missouri River here in the Show Me State.

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Liz Oliver

Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!