Columbia Bottom Conservation Area offers a concrete boat ramp providing access to the Missouri River for boating and fishing, plus a separate canoe/kayak access point to the Mississippi River (closed October 15 through end of duck season).

The 4,300+ acre area features paved and gravel roads with multiple parking areas, hiking/biking trails including a level out-and-back path to a confluence observation platform, and is open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

A pit toilet is available at the boat ramp area, though visitor facilities were limited following flood damage.