Crowder State Park

Crowder State Park
Crowder State Park
Missouri State Park
Country United States
State Missouri
County Grundy County
Coordinates 40°5′32″N 93°39′33″W / 40.09222°N 93.65917°W / 40.09222; -93.65917
Area 2.99 sq mi (8 km2)
Founded 1938
Website: http://mostateparks.com/crowder.htm

Crowder State Park is a 1,912 acre (7.7 km²) park near Trenton, Missouri, USA. It surrounds Crowder Lake in Grundy County. Both are named after Maj. General Enoch H. Crowder, an officer in the United State Military who was born and raised near the park.

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Camping: Campsites with and without electricity are available from March through November each year. Services offered include a dump station, laundry, showers, and firewood sales. The use of private generators is prohibited except by special pre-approval from the park manager. A special group camp is also available for reservation.

Fishing & Boating: 18-acre (73,000 m2) Crowder Lake offers fishing for a variety of species. Most cmmon are channel catfish, bluegill, large-mouth bass, and crappie. Boating with electric trolling motors is allowed, however no boat rentals or other marina activities are offered. Gasoline-powered boat motors are prohibited.[1]

Swimming: A swimming area is available with sand beach and bathhouse/changing area.

Day Activities: Twenty-five picnic areas are available throughout the park including one enclosed shelter and two open shelters that can be reserved in advance. Two playgrounds provide entertainment for children. Hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails also loop through Crowder State Park.[2] The park also features a paved tennis court.

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