Chouteau Island

[1] Chouteau Island is bounded by the Mississippi River to the west and the Chain of Rocks Canal to the east.

From Missouri, visitors may reach the Island by foot or bicycle traffic via U.S. Route 66's Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.

Chouteau Island is a key part of the Confluence Greenway, a regional recreation corridor.

Chouteau Island is the site of the first European settlement in Madison County, with evidence of French settlers dating to as early as 1750.

The three agencies are collaborating to develop Chouteau Island as a recreational complex to feature floodplain and grasslands restoration, additional trails, interpretive overlooks, picnic areas, camping areas and a visitors center near the entrance to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.

A view of Chouteau Island from the Chain of Rocks Bridge
Bicyclist on Chouteau Island
Aerial image showing Chouteau Island (green dot), Gabaret Island (blue dot), and Mosenthein Island (red dot)