Cooper's Landing is located at mile 170 on the Missouri River and is home of the Providence Bend Boat Club.  Boat ramp and temporary trailer parking areas are primarily for use by the boat club members.  $5 day passes are sometimes available to non members when boat club activity is low and parking is available. 

Steve Mellis' House Boat

The Cooper's Landing marina has a service dock with gasoline pump and pump out facilities. If transient boaters want to dock overnight, call Cooper's Landing for availability at (573) 657-2544. Dogs are not allowed in the dining, or entertainment areas. Liquor and Wine should be left in your boat since our "beer only" licquor license does not allow them on the premises.

Cooper's Landing store is open to the public and sells fishing bait, tackle, boat supplies, camping supplies, ice, food, groceries, soda, beer, and boat parts.  Other services include; camping, laundry, and showers. Fuel for the body, and fuel for your boat! (Limited docking facilities are sometimes available.) 

Entertainment features local and regional musicians performing original music. Several special events take place each year including fund raising events for local non profit organizations and Environment events and Art Festivals. You can check the Cooper's Landing Calendar on the Events page.

                    
NAVIGATION
 
Soon the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be printing new navigation charts. Until then USACE has made the old Navigation Charts available on line. Depending on the stage of the river there can be submerged rock structures, sand bars, and floating debris.  It is wise to keep track of current stages and the 5 day forecast at riverwatch.  We use the stages at Boonville since it is the closest gage upstream.  Boaters approaching from downstream will probably want to know the river stages from Jefferson City to St. Charles.  If you are planning your trip several weeks in advance check the 4 week forecast.  Detailed navigation information can be obtained from navigation charts available from the Army Corps of Engineers. Additional navigation and services information can be obtained from Quimby's Cruising Guide. Information as you travel north west on the Missouri River is located on this

For conditions on the upper Missouri River

HUNTING 
 
Duck hunting is an increasingly popular activity along this stretch of the river. In the winter after river levels decrease sandbars, blew holes, and sloughs provide favorable habitat for ducks and other waterfowl.  See our RECREATION page for information about nearby conservation areas.
 
FISHING
 
The Missouri River in central Missouri is used both for commercial fishing and sport fishing.  Detailed information on seasons and regulations can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Most sport fishing in this area is for Flathead, Channel, and Blue Cats.  Flatheads are prized for their excellent meat,   Blue Cats are prized for their large size.  We have seen several over 90 lbs. There are many species of other edible fish including Spoonbill, Carp, Buffalo, Quillback, Drum, and Sturgeon.  In the winter there are also Walleye, White Bass,  Sauger,  Blue Sucker, and other species normally found further North.   The smaller streams have Large Mouth Bass, Crappie,  Perch, and Bull Head Catfish.