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Crows Creek (Clay County Park)


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Theresa swank

November 01, 2025

Great family get together even in cool weather. They told us water was off at the sites. We found water and dump stations open for business.

Dawn Sanders

September 18, 2025

Beautiful area, very nice camping spots. It was very peaceful, except for the mowers. We camped during the week, and the mowing must be done, so I really can't complain. Restrooms were clean and well-maintained. We'd definitely camp here again!

April Gulley

August 25, 2025

ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS!!!!! We rented 2 campsites for 2 nights and the 1st night was great, but 2nd night we were completely taken over by some flying tiny mosquito lookin bugs! Could not turn a light on and all the food was covered in minutes. Some of us got ate up bad by the bugs....so bad that our vehicles an tents were the only relief!! It was still a beautiful fun experience. OH AND THE GUYS CAUGHT A 20LB CATFISH WITH JUGLINES....

Maya D

August 13, 2025

Absolutely beautiful experience with so much wildlife around. The staff was also so kind and generous. WARNING! Don’t leave any trash or food out because the wildlife WILL get into it. Every night😅.

Laura Johnk

June 19, 2025

Very nice campground until it rains! Then mud at the sites right outside the door to your camper, at least in loop C. I would really like to see some small gravel added during the off season to these sites. Nice improvement to the barrier perimeter wall at the kids playground though!!

R F

May 13, 2025

Out of staters and travelers beware. I have a sense this is only a place the locals have learned to maneuver through the nuance of bureaucratic nonsense. Clay County Missouri, you can do better. I live in Clay County, my in-laws travel the country from Alaska to Main and they stayed at Crows Creek to visit us this week. Crows Creek hits their top 5 most miserable campground experiences. They always call when they book a place (just of that generation). First, Crows Creek said they have "Full Hookup". Nope, they only have electricity available. They also said they are retirement and handicap "friendly". Nope, you'll pay full price regardless of age and there is no effort to help those that are disabled (veteran) to have better experiences. The staff is inconsiderate, totally indifferent and inflexible, and downright rude to customers. We went to the campground to pick them up to take them to dinner one night, the park wouldn't let us go a quarter-mile into the park to simply pick them up without paying their entrance fee. My disabled in-laws had to drive out to meet us outside of the park entry gate. Then we were told we couldn't park at the gate (even though there was plenty of parking available) so we could ride in the same vehicle. We've picked them up at dozens of RV parks over the years around the country, this is the first time park staff didn't smile and give us a nod-and-a-wink to let us simply drive in, pick them up, and drive out. I live and pay my taxes in Clay County, we can do better than this!

Anne Simpson

April 21, 2025

Way better than Camp Branch but that isn't saying much. The camp hosts do the bare minimum to make campers feel welcomed and comfortable. Since there is no one in the booth until 11 am, you aren't getting your vehicle pass, trash bag, rules and regulations I guess all the aforementioned is subject to variations. The atmosphere at Smithville has declined in recent years. The shores are littered with trash. The whole experience was really disappointing.

Karen Rothermich

April 17, 2025

This is a lovely campground. The sites are big and you really feel as if you have your own space. Light a fire and visit with friends. No sewer, but has water and electricity. You see kids on bicycles having fun with their friends. They are polite and is great how their out and about enjoying themselves. Mostly adults though.

Roberta Bayrhoffer

May 31, 2024

5 out of 5, however, dozens of cigarette butts around. I'm a smoker and find it disgusting when people do this. Otherwise, bathrooms were immaculate, spaces were large and easy to maneuver.

Flor Rosas

October 26, 2021

Always enjoy my time here lately it's been busier but of course it would be!

Bruce Sprague (Doc)

October 05, 2021

This is a nice place to camp or picnic or launch a boat or fish good place nice people to help you it is very well kept

Dominic Hanway

September 06, 2021

I really enjoyed this place. Soft grass, clean bathrooms and showers, friendly staff.

Matayah Francis

August 25, 2021

Open and clean green fields. There’s a trail that I assume goes around the lake. The few times we’ve been there weren’t very many people, just a few on bikes

Amanda Mattison

August 14, 2021

This place has really improved over the years! Aside from sleeping on the hard ground, it was really nice. Quiet and friendly neighbors.

Holley Hill Farm

July 22, 2021

Very nice place. Grass to the water. Clean and well maintained. We stayed only one night in the middle of the week and it was not full at all. Quiet, people were respectful. Showers were a bit dated and the lights didn't work but it's nice to have hot water when you're traveling. Would definitely like to come back here for an extended stay.