"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.
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Cape Fair Boat Dock & Marina
827 Shadrack Rd, Cape Fair, MO 65624-9606
Sun 10am-4pm
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Cape Fair Boat Dock & Marina
1500, Cape Fair, MO 65624
Sun 10am-4pm
Galena 1
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Hideaway Marina and Boat Rentals
1810 Hideaway Rd, Galena, MO 65656
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
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Station 46 Marina and Vacation Rentals
1719 Cup Tree Rd, Gravois Mills, MO 65037
Fri-Sun 8am-8pm
O'Fallon 1
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Two Branch Marina
2021 Hwy C, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Perry 1
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Blackjack Marina
22226 Hwy J, Perry, MO 63462
7am-8pm
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Port Charles Harbor
6247 Hwy V, St Charles, MO 63301
Mon-Sat, 8-5, Sun 9-5
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Good to know
What is a transient slip at a marina?
A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.
Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?
It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.
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