Crabtree Cove Park

Crabtree Cove Park offers convenient boat ramp access to Stockton Lake, a scenic 25,000-acre reservoir in the Missouri Ozarks with nearly 300 miles of shoreline. Located just 3.5 miles east of Stockton via Highway 32, the ramp is adjacent to the campground and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The facility features paved roads, picnic areas, and a well-maintained launch suitable for all types of watercraft from kayaks and canoes to motorboats and sailboats.

The lake's calm, expansive waters make it ideal for recreational paddling and fishing, with populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass throughout. Sailboating is particularly popular, and the lake hosts several races annually. Crabtree Cove operates as a reservable campground (417-276-6799), making it an excellent base for multi-day paddling trips. Additional amenities include playgrounds and fire rings, though note that ADA accessibility is not available at this location. For those seeking a day-use launch without camping, other Army Corps-managed ramps are available around the lake.

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...

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.

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