Helds Island Access offers free primitive camping on the Gasconade River with grassy tent sites, a concrete boat ramp, and basic amenities including toilets and fire rings.

The well-maintained gravel road provides easy drive-in access, and the location is popular with boaters and paddlers seeking a quiet riverside camping experience.

Located about 55 minutes from Jefferson City, this Missouri Department of Conservation site features good AT&T cell coverage and is situated at 607 feet elevation.