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.
Register to Backcountry Camp at Crowder State Park
Important Phone Numbers
Crowder State Park office: 660-359-6473
Emergencies: 911
Regulations
Dispersed camping is permitted along either loop of Thompson River Trail and on connectors 2, 3 or 4.
Backpackers must register before starting their trip by filling out the form below. Backpack camping is free, but registration is required. If you have any questions about what is allowed on the trail, we encourage you to call the park office.
- Campfires are prohibited. Stoves must be used for cooking.
- Cutting implements such as saws and hatchets are not allowed on the trail.
- Equestrian camping is not allowed on the trail.
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking for hikers is allowed at the Shelter 3 parking lot. Enter the park on Highway 128 from Highway 146. Continue following Highway 128 through the park past the lake. The Shelter 3 parking lot is on the right side of Highway 128 before the road Y’s to enter either the campground or Camp Grand River group camp.