Allenton Access is a protected nature area consisting of in western St. Louis County,

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. It is located southwest of the town of

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, east of the town of

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and bordered to the south by the

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. It is part of the Meramec Greenway and Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. Allenton Access consists of a boat launch, parking lot, and restroom surrounded by forest. Fishing is permitted with the appropriate permit. There have been 46 bird species recorded at Allenton Access.

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{{Protected Areas of Missouri Protected areas of St. Louis County, Missouri Conservation Areas of Missouri