Crabtree Cove

Limited confidence
Nearest town
Stockton, MO · 3.0 mi
Elevation
902 ft
Coordinates
37.66972, -93.75306

About this place

Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.

Recreation

Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water.

The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers.

Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.

Facilities

Crabtree Cove Park offers 58 campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Amenities like showers, flush toilets and a dump station create a comfortable camping environment.

Natural Features

The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.

Nearby Attractions

There are three full-service marinas located around the lake, which offer a wide range of services and supplies, including boat rentals, fuel, fishing tackle and restaurants.

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Services

What you can do here

RV dump stationElectric hookupShowersCampground

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Rates

What it costs

Peak season, April 16, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.

Site typePer night
Standard Nonelectric$16.00
Standard Electric$20.00

Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.

The details, and where each came from

Everything we know

ADA accessible
No
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Back-in spaces
51
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Campfires allowed
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Dump station present
Yes
Unverified·inferred from description by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Electric hookup (amps)
30
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Longest rig that fits (ft)
50
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Number of campsites
59
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Pets allowed
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Phone number
(417) 276-6799
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Pull-through spaces
4
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Reservable
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026

If this one is closed

Other dump stations nearby

LocationDistanceConfidence
Orleans Trail1.8 miLimited confidence
Hawker Point4.6 miLimited confidence
Cedar Ridge (mo)7.6 miLimited confidence
Ruark Bluff West10 miLimited confidence
Ruark Bluff East11 miLimited confidence

Photos

What it looks like

A Loop Flush Toilet
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Boat ramp CXT
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Crabtree Cove Boat Ramp
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CRABTREE COVE playground and basketball court
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B Loop CXT
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Crabtree Cove Fishing Dock and Picnic Shelter
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Crabtree Cove Boat Ramp Maneuver Area
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Crabtree Cove dump station and dumpster area
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Crabtree Cove
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Sources for this page. Data courtesy of Recreation.gov (US-PD)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.
Verify before you rely on this. Facilities close, fees change and equipment breaks. Every figure above shows when it was last confirmed — check those dates before driving out of your way. Something wrong? Tell us — a report from somebody who has been here outranks anything we imported.