Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area: hunting and access
Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area is 1,706 acres of MDC land in Ste. Genevieve County, 4 miles from Bloomsdale. MDC lists deer hunting here (archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed). Hunters checked 3,306 deer in Ste. Genevieve County in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: MDC's conservation area data, read 2026-10. Harvest: MDC deer harvest summaries, 2021 to 2025.
MDC conservation areasFederal land, mostly Corps of Engineers lakesCounty, city and regional landMagnolia Hollow Conservation AreaCounty lineLakeHighway
| Size | 1,706 acres |
|---|---|
| County | Ste. Genevieve County |
| Deer harvest unit | Ste. Genevieve County |
| MDC lists for hunting | Deer, Bear, Turkey, Rabbit, Squirrel and Dove |
| MDC area number | 8508 |
| MDC region | Southeast |
| Camping (MDC) | open camping - walk-in/float-in/backpack, designated camping sites and individual campsites |
| Shooting range (MDC) | archery and shotgun |
| Nearest towns | Bloomsdale (4 mi), Ste. Genevieve (4 mi) and Grayhawk (8 mi) |
What is Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area like?
Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area is in Ste. Genevieve County, 10 miles north of Ste. Genevieve along the Mississippi River. This rugged 1,740-acre area is bordered by Establishment Creek and Schmidt's Island, alongside the Mississippi River with steep bluffs and scenic river views. Eagles are commonly sighted along the river. The forest at Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area is diverse, ranging from mixed hardwoods to cedar glades. Magnolia Hollow, itself, is a deep draw, containing a wide variety of trees, shrubs, herbs and wildflowers. Wildlife management practices include creating watering ponds, planting fields to serve as food sources for animals, and harvesting timber, which provides improved forage and cover for wildlife. Management of Magnolia Hollow and Establishment Creek corridors is minimal and is designed to protect the steep and sensitive watersheds. A disabled accessible viewing platform is available for observing the Mississippi River and Establishment Creek bottoms.
In MDC's words, from the Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area page.
What can you hunt on Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
MDC's page for Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area lists: Deer: archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed; Bear: archery and firearms; Turkey: archery and firearms; Rabbit; Squirrel; Dove.
What are the rules on Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
Target Shooting and Shooting Ranges: An unstaffed range is located on this department area. Target shooting is not allowed anywhere on this area except for designated shooting range(s). Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Ranges may be closed to public use at any time for maintenance or department sponsored events or programs. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all ranges and associated parking lots. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to using the range. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed...
Every conservation area also follows MDC's standard rules in Chapter 11 of the Wildlife Code; the area's full rules are on MDC's site.
How many deer are taken around Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area lies in Ste. Genevieve County. Hunters checked 3,306 deer in Ste. Genevieve County in 2025, against 2,562 in 2024.
| County | Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Deer, 2024 | Deer, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Genevieve County | 1,706 | 3,306 | 2,562 | 3,042 |
Harvest for the whole county, not the conservation area alone: MDC deer harvest summaries (2021 to 2025 seasons).
How do you get to Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
MDC's directions: From Bloomsdale, take Highway 61 south, then Route V east 1 mile, then Magnolia Hollow Drive north to the area. When the Chester river gauge reaches 35, the area is difficult to access.
Nearest towns: Bloomsdale (4 miles), Ste. Genevieve (4 miles), Grayhawk (8 miles) and Weingarten (10 miles). Highways within 5 miles: I-55, US 61 and MO 32.
What other public land is near Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
MDC lands within 10 miles:
- Truman Access: 21 acres, 9 miles away
Public land within 3 miles of Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area
Counting Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area itself, 1,755 of the 33,571 acres within 3 miles of its boundary are public land open to the public (5.2%), by USGS PAD-US 4.1 and MDC conservation area boundaries.
| Manager | Acres within 3 miles |
|---|---|
| MDC conservation areas | 1,755 |
Questions hunters ask
Where is Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
In Ste. Genevieve County, 4 miles from Bloomsdale.
Can you deer hunt on Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
Yes, by MDC's page: archery and firearms, antlerless permits allowed.
How much public land is around Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area?
1,755 acres within 3 miles of its boundary, Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area included, by USGS PAD-US 4.1 and MDC conservation area boundaries. The closest other MDC area is Truman Access (9 miles).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, species, rules and directions: MDC, Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area; MDC conservation area boundaries.
- Boundary and acres: MDC's map layer above. Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land open to the public) and MDC conservation area boundaries.
- Deer harvest: MDC deer harvest summaries (2021 to 2025 seasons).
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