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 |
| Area | 2.99 sq mi (8 km2) |
| Founded | 1938 |
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| 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.
Features
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.