Marquette Island Recreational Land
261 River Rd, Scott City, MO 63780
99-acre recreational tract on Marquette Island, Mississippi River.
Type:Land
Lot size:
99.00 Acres- Added:
- Jan 28, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 105
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 17 at 1:14 pm
Property Features for 261 River Rd
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 99.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- Land
Listing agent Chris Cole, JD, CCIM, ALC License #MO2018017770
Listing office Lorimont Commercial Real Estate
Listing date Jan 28, 2026
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HighLights
- Rare opportunity to own approximately 99 acres on Marquette Island.
- Located on Marquette Island, one of seven islands identified as a “string of pearls” in the Mississippi River.
- Great recreational tract perfect for boating, fishing, and camping.
- Southeastern portion provides a more secluded, highwater campsite.
- Island provides a home for the endangered interior least tern and helps form a protective shelter for the endangered pallid sturgeon.
- Enchanting view of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and city lights.
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to purchase approximately 99 acres of the 835-acre Marquette Island, located in the middle of the Mississippi River near Cape Girardeau. Marquette Island is one of seven islands in the Mississippi River identified as a “string of pearls” by the Middle Mississippi River Partnership. This recreational tract is perfect for boating, fishing, and camping. The island provides a home for the endangered interior least tern (bird), and helps form a protective shelter for the endangered pallid sturgeon (fish). The northern and western portions of the island face industrial and commercial uses on the Missouri side, while this southeastern portion provides a more secluded, highwater campsite. The woods consist of cottonwood and willow, while the rest of the tract is a sandbar varying in size depending on water levels. The property offers an enchanting view of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and the city lights.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
SEMO Milling,LLC
Feed Store
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Scott City
- County
- Scott
- State
- Missouri
- Longitude
- -89.4816
- Latitude
- 37.1648
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Recreation land - 99-acre recreational tract on Marquette Island, Mississippi River.
Where is this recreation land located?
The property is located at 261 River Rd Scott City, MO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare opportunity to own approximately 99 acres on Marquette Island.; Located on Marquette Island, one of seven islands identified as a “string of pearls” in the Mississippi River.; Great recreational tract perfect for boating, fishing, and camping.
