Missouri / Cedar County

Crabtree Cove

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens mid-April through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. The facility offers 58 campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Amenities like showers, flush toilets, and a dump station create a comfortable camping environment. The campground provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water, and several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds. The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish. Sailing is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year.

Directions

From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 32 east for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto the access road and follow signs into the park area.

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