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Home PageGreat fishing opportunities exist at Crowder Lake. The 20-acre lake abounds with channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and blue gill, and is available to the public during park hours. No gas-powered motors are allowed.
An enclosed shelter overlooking Crowder Lake is perfect for large family gatherings, reunions or receptions. Shelter occupancy is approximately 60 guests. The shelter is fully furnished and equipped with a restroom, sink, stove, refrigerator, heater and fireplace. The shelter is available April through October and reservations can be made up to nine months in advance. For reservations, please call 660-359-6473.
In addition to trails, fishing and swimming, a paved tennis court is available for recreational use.
There are two playground facilities -- one is located in the campground and the other is by shelter house #1.
Two open picnic shelters are available for reservation at a rate of $35 per day. If not reserved, the shelters are available daily on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. One enclosed shelter is available by reservation only at a rate of $50 per day. The enclosed shelter is fully furnished for events such as receptions and reunions, and is equipped with a restroom, sink, stove, refrigerator, heater and fireplace. Reservations can be made up to nine months in advance. All three shelters are equipped with outdoor grills. Crowder State Park also has 25 picnic areas throughout the park that are available to visitors daily.
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For swimmers, there is a sand beach and bathhouse at Crowder Lake. The swimming beach has opened for the season and can be accessed from sunrise to sunset.
