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Coon Island Conservation Area Access

Coon Island Conservation Area is a 3,238-acre walk-in access area on the Black River in southeastern Butler County offering fishing, boating, camping, and hunting opportunities without requiring reservations.

The area features multiple parking lots with disabled accessible options, concrete boat ramps, and designated primitive camping areas (limited to 14 consecutive days).

Note that water conditions fluctuate significantly with river levels, so contact Otter Slough Conservation Area office at (573) 624-5821 before visiting to check for hazardous conditions.


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