Shaded sites carved out of second-growth woods, a compact footprint spread across roughly 40 RV pads, and a bathhouse with six individual shower rooms give Crowder State Park Campground a character that suits both overnight travelers and weekend campers. The park sits within 1,900 acres west of campsites near Trenton, and while the grounds feel wooded and relatively uncrowded on weeknights, reviewers note the campground can fill to near capacity by Friday evening, especially in summer.
Sites are a mix of concrete and asphalt pads, generally level, with grass surroundings and consistent tree cover. Around ten sites include full hookups with electric, water, and sewer, and the campground accommodates rigs up to 45 feet. Site numbering is laid out in a way that confuses some first-time visitors, so arriving with a site map helps. Pull-through spots like site 19 work well for vans and mid-size rigs, though tight turns make them less practical for larger setups.
The 18-acre lake is more pond-sized than lake-sized in practice, as Jolie C. puts it: "Not much for the lake." Fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are available, and hiking trails cover the surrounding acreage. Cell service runs at 4G, but TV reception is essentially nonexistent. Rangers schedule nature hikes on weekends and enforce campground rules closely. Firewood is available on-site for $6 per bundle, and reservations can be made online. Nearby alternatives include Lantern Lights RV Park for those who want a closer-in option.
Description
Campground
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Map & DirectionsCrowder State Park Campground is located in Missouri near Trenton
Directions
From Kansas City: Crowder State Park is approximately 90 minutes from Liberty. Take I-35 north about 57 miles to Exit 61. Travel east on Hwy. 69/6. Turn north/left onto Hwy. 146, about two miles west of Trenton. Follow Hwy. 146 about one mile then turn right onto Hwy. 128 to enter the state park.
Address
76 Highway 128
Trenton, MO 64683
Coordinates
40.08950821 N
93.67224021 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 22 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 58 min from Des Moines, IA
- 2 hrs 15 min from Columbia, MO
