Conservation Areas

Three Creeks Conservation Area

There are 1,277 acres with hiking, biking and horse trails. Scenic streams and bluffs along three creeks. Primitive camping permitted. Home to rare and endangered Topeka Shiner and Cherrystone Snail. No facilities.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Year-round, except during firearm deer season
Address
Deer Creek Rd. off US Hwy 63
Phone
573-884-6861
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Columbia

May
1–3
Gem and Mineral Show and Sale
May
10–12
Blind Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival
May
23–25
Veterans Salute – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
May
30–31
Art in the Park
Jun
6
Columbia Vet Center Car Cruise In
Jun
29
I Love America Festival at the Fairgrounds
Jul
13–19
Boone County Fair
Sep
5
VA / VET Center Car & Bike Show
Outdoors

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