Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek is the largest tributary of Joachim Creek. It contributes depth and added flow to the creek. Rising on the drainage divide between the Meramec Basin and the Joachim Basin, the creek winds northeast of Hillsboro. At first it is an intermittent stream, but near Goldman it collects Big Creek. At this point, the creek turns east and meanders considerably, coming to an end at the Interstate 55 bridge at Joachim Creek. Sandy Creek is spring fed and thus has a permanent flow. It is floatable, however not many people float it.