Crabtree Cove

$10.00–$20.00/night

17630 E. CT-1
STOCKTON, MO 65785

Overview

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.

Camp site features

Across 55 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 32 of 55 sites
Fire pit: all 55 sites
Picnic table: all 55 sites
Pets allowed: all 55 sites
ADA accessible: 4 of 55 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 20 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 32 east for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto the access road and follow signs into the park area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Stan C S

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Staff with COE at Stockton Lake should all be issues pink aprons. Bathrooms locked, showers locked, NO WATER anywhere! Temps have not gone into the 30's yet. Litter not policed, used TP in multiple locations. Hegseth is truly in charge.

Karl Z

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Shoulder season proved to have no running water anywhere on site despite statements to the contrary. Fill your fresh tanks before arrival. Otherwise very peaceful, large open spaces.

Greg and Martha S

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice campground near Stockton.

Allison B

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Reviewed a month ago

I grew up camping at Crabtree, I hadn’t been in years, it was just as wonderful as I remember it, and the beautiful sunsets off of the point are still breathtaking. The facilities are well kept (for a campground) and I enjoyed the new playground for the kiddos. Great campsites and a perfect cove for floating all day!

Raven S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Ron and Sandy made this entire visit worth it. They are always a breath of fresh air, there’s other campgrounds that have mean or impatient or uncaring hosts, not crab tree, Ron and Sandy care and remember their guests. We’ve been coming for years and I always find time to stop and talk to them for a bit cause they always remember me, my husband, our son, and our dog. They always ask about us, remember names, and go out of their way to make the visits comfortable and relaxing. I truly wouldn’t come back if they weren’t there. Crab tree is beautiful but it wouldn’t be complete without them.

Kerry B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Well shaded, which is helpful in 100 degree heat. Easy access to the water for swimming. The camp hosts Ron and Sandy were very friendly, checked to see if we were doing well several times. Bathrooms and showers could use some repaint and better water pressure. Hosts worked hard to keep things clean and stocked. Campsites were clean and well maintained.

Availability

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