Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is a 4,256-acre tract managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation in eastern St. Louis County, Missouri, situated where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi River. Despite its listing as a ghost town type, the reference facts describe an active conservation area rather than a historic settlement with ruins or remnants to explore.

What draws visitors here is the natural setting along that storied confluence. The area offers roughly 6.5 miles of river frontage, making it a practical destination for boating, fishing, and birdwatching along two of the country's major waterways.