Crowder State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Dec. 4-6, 2026

Crowder State Park will be closed from sunset on Dec. 3, 2026, until sunrise on Dec. 7, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed in the park. Organized group camping, special-use camping and backcountry camping will be unavailable from Dec. 3, 2026, through Dec. 6, 2026. The main campground is already closed during this time of year.

For more information, please call the park office at 660-359-6473. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Fishing - Crowder

at Crowder State Park

Great fishing opportunities await you at Crowder Lake. The 18-acre lake abounds with channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill, and is available to the public during park hours.

a lady sitting on a bucket along the shore of the lake fishing