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76 NW Highway 128, Trenton, MO 64683, United States
Families who want a low-key lake trip do well here: bass, bluegill, and crappie in Crowder Lake, a playground and interpretive programs on-site, and camp hosts selling firewood and ice. October is the sweet spot when the hardwoods color up and the crowds thin out.
No electric or water hookups and no dump station make this a hard sell for RV campers expecting hookups. Site 19 also gets punishing midday sun, so request a wooded interior site when you reserve through the Missouri State Parks portal.
Context for the broader area surrounding Crowder State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10166.htm">Little Panoche Dam</A> is a feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/casanluis.html">Central Valley Project - San Luis Unit</A>. The area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by foot only. Parking lot provided. Nearest main highway, I-5. Nearest community, Los Banos (18 miles north of Dam). Birdwatching, sightseeing, picnicking, and nature study allowed. Hunting of all game species in season. Fishing allowed in the pool. Predominate species are black bass, bluegill, and white catfish.
Site is about 5 miles west of I-5 on Little Panoche Road in Western Fresno County.
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Fall is the standout season. Daytime highs settle into the 60s and 70s, nights drop to the 40s and 50s, and the hardwood hills turn color in October. Trails are less crowded after Labor Day, yet most park services remain open until the end of the month. Late spring through early summer brings warm weather for swimming and kayaking, but prime summer weekends fill up. The campground closes at the end of October, so plan accordingly if you want hot showers and water hookups.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Park page lists a family-oriented campground with modern restrooms; picnic sites and picnic shelters are available throughout the park. The park offers an 18-acre lake with boating and fishing opportunities; interpretive programs and a playground are also provided on-site.
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