Chouteau Claim

River mile 131.5 · Meramec River

Use as

Boat Ramp

Parking

~10 vehicles

Road

GRAVEL

Good

174 cfs · 1.32 ft

USGS 07013000 · Updated 1 hr ago

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Gaia

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Road typePaved → Gravel (maintained)

DetailsFrom Moselle, take St. Mary's Road northeast to the confluence of the Meramec and Bourbeuse rivers. Access via Hwy AH to St. Mary's Road. Franklin County. Road condition warning: St. Mary's Road has had historical problems including potholes, partial flooding, and gate closures — verify current conditions before visiting.

Capacity~10 vehicles

DetailsParking area for the 15-acre site. Trailer access likely — boat ramp present. Specific lot surface and capacity unconfirmed.

AmenitiesMDC boat ramp (surface type unconfirmed). Located at the confluence of the Bourbeuse and Meramec Rivers. No confirmed restrooms or camping.

FeeNo fee

Managed byMissouri Dept. of Conservation

Robertsville State Park

Campground·3 miles downstream

Nearby on Meramec River

↑

River 'Round Conservation Area

Upstream · 4.6 mi · ~2.3 hr

↑

Red Horse Access

Upstream · 19.5 mi · ~9.8 hr

↓

Robertsville MO State Park

Downstream · 4.5 mi · ~2.3 hr

Back to Meramec River

State park campground with electric sites, showers, boat launch. Excellent smallmouth fishing.

Pacific/Eureka

Lodging·15 miles east

Full services in the St. Louis metro area

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Road warning: St. Mary's Road has had issues with potholes, seasonal flooding, and occasional gate closures. Franklin County and MDC have worked to improve access but verify conditions before visiting, especially after heavy rain.

Confluence: The Bourbeuse River enters here — watch for increased current and debris after rain events on the Bourbeuse watershed.