MO 8 Bridge, a public boat ramp on Courtois Creek, is located in Steelville. It's about 69 miles from St. Louis, MO, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Harper’s Slab in Steelville (3.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Steelville, MO |
| Water | Courtois Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Missouri access sites: Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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MO 8 Bridge is in Steelville, Missouri. There is no street address for MO 8 Bridge in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Courtois Creek.
No fee information yet for MO 8 Bridge, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Kayaks are usually fine at MO 8 Bridge as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville, about 9.8 miles away.
Harper’s Slab in Steelville (3.7 miles), Railroad Bridge in Steelville (6.5 miles) and HWY 8 Access in Steelville (6.9 miles).
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