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Crabtree Cove Campground

37.6678° N / 93.7559° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 62 detected openings this week55 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233471

When Crabtree Cove reopens

Crabtree Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
2
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
1,091

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
02004006008001,0001,200111110131,026173MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 1,091

Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 1,026 of 1,091 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (94.0%), with Saturday (17) and Thursday (13) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
02505007501,0001,012000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · CT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 15:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 1,028 of 1,091 detected openings (94.2%). The remaining 5.8% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 38DMEDIAN · 47 DAYS OUTP75 · 55D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 47 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 38–55 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
A26  282.6%
A25  272.5%
A28  272.5%
A13  272.5%
A14  272.5%

Site A26 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 28. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 55 monitored sites

Of the 4,266 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,959 open for online reservation · 70 reserved · 237 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 55 monitored sites, 51 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).

Where the open windows are

7.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,959 of 4,266 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online7.2%
Open site-nights3,959 / 4,266
Reserved (of online inventory)70 / 4,029
Weekday openings2,320
Weekend openings1,639

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,320 fall on weekdays and 1,639 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
04008001,2001,6001,4098671,530153NOVMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 1,530 of 1,620 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 54 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2651Open
FRI Nov 2751Open
SAT Nov 2851Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 51 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
A01  79
A02  79
A03  79
A04  79
A05  79

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

3,959 open site-nights across 51 sites at Crabtree Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 116 2-night, 116 3-night, 109 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site A01.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 49 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.

All 51 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
A0125 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0225 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0325 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0426 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0525 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0622 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0826 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A0935 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A1129 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A1229 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A1930 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2135 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2230 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2335 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2430 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2535 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2850 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A2930 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3030 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3130 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3235 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3330 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3430 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3530 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A3740 ftYes7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0125 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0325 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0430 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0530 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0630 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0725 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0820 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B0920 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B1030 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B1125 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B1225 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
B1320 ftNone7950 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +67 more
A1026 ftYes7750 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +65 more
A1332 ftYes7750 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +65 more
A0729 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A1640 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A2635 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A2730 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A3840 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A3935 ftYes7650 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +64 more
A1435 ftYes7550 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17 +63 more
B0220 ftNone7550 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +63 more
A1535 ftYes7350 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 19 +61 more
A1736 ftYes7150 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 21 +59 more
A1845 ftYes6750 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 24, Nov 25 +55 more
A2035 ftYes6550 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 26, Nov 27 +53 more

About Crabtree Cove

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.

55 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ft31 with hookups54 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 20

Getting there

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.

17630 E. Ct-1, Stockton, MO 65785417-276-6799
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Crabtree Cove?

Reservations for Crabtree Cove are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 3,959 of 4,266 tracked site-nights are open (92.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,091 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Crabtree Cove?

Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Crabtree Cove in the last 7 days, 25 over 30 days and 1,091 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Crabtree Cove?

Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 1,026 of 1,091 (94%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Crabtree Cove?

116 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site A01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Crabtree Cove fit a 35-foot RV?

16 of the 54 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Crabtree Cove?

April 2027, with 1,530 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,620.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Crabtree Cove?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 47 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 38-55 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Crabtree Cove?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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