Helds Island Access

Driving Directions

(From Highway 50) Take Route K four miles north until it turns into a gravel road. Continue 2 miles to the Access entrance, which is marked by a cantilever sign.

Highlights

This area contains old fields. Facilities/features: boat ramp, primitive camping, and a permanent stream (Gasconade River).

General Information

Central

Gasconade

573-884-6861

Owned by MDC

Activities
Activity
(Activity Explanations)		 Comments
(Population Definition)
Camping - Individual Campsites  No amenities provided. 
Canoeing  Gasconade River  
Fishing - Bass Fair population.  
Fishing - Catfish Good population.  
Fishing - Other Good population. Suckers 
Fishing - Sunfish Fair population.  

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item Name Count Comments
Boat Ramp - Stream - Concrete  1   
Camping Area - Individual Campsites  9  Nine primitive camping sites. Most sites unshaded. No amenities provided.  
Parking Lotaccessible 1   
Privy/Restroomaccessible 1   

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Features
Feature Item Name Count Size Comments
Stream - Permanent Gasconade River 1 0.06 miles  

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Land Cover Types
Land Type Acres Comments
Other 0.60  
Old Field 9.00  
Total Area Acres:9.60 

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Designated Trails
Trail Name Trail Type Length
No Designated Trails

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Shooting Range General Information

This area has no shooting ranges.

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