Fort Crowder Trails
Fort Crowder Conservation Area
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SW Area
Location:
Newton County

Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
1510 S. Hwy 71
Neosho,  MO  64850

Phone:
1-417-451-4158

Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:  
From Joplin, take Hwy 71 Alternate south for aprox 20 miles to Hwy HH.
Turn east and follow Hwy HH for 2.1 miles to Owl Road.  Turn right and
there are two good equestrian trailheads within 1.8 miles.  The best trailhead
being 0.8 of a mile from the turn.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Best Equestrian Parking:  N36.82355, W94.31977
Small Trailhead Lot:  N36.81072, W94.32367


Trailer Parking:
Moderate

Trail Maps:
Yes, available at the trailhead, by calling the above phone number, or by
printing out a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/6510map.pdf

Miles of Trails:
11 miles in multiple loops.

Season:
Year-round.
*Caution.  Open to hunters during hunting seasons.

Fees:
No day use fees.

Equestrian Camping:
Primitive dispersed camping is allowed.

Trail Notes:
Terrain isn't very difficult with most of it being gently rolling.  This area used to be an army
fort so there are old foundations and small concrete bridges to cross throughout the area.  
An archery range is located on the east side of the trail.  Keep horses away from crops and
wildlife food plots.

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time.  Researching now.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  Not available
Water for horses:  Creeks and ponds along the trail.

Other Facilities:
The Archery Range Area has picnic tables, trash cans and an outhouse.
No other facilities anywhere else.

Other Activities:
Hiking, orienteering, bicycling, camping, hunting, and archery.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants:  Neosho, about 5 miles NW.
Feed & Tack:  Orscheln Farm and Home
    Neosho
    1-417-451-1085

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Limited.
911 service is available.
Newton County Sheriff:  1-417-455-4242
Hospital:  Freeman Neosho Hospital
   Neosho               
   1-417-451-1234
Veterinarian:  Amimal Clinic of Neosho
   Neosho
   1-417-451-5778    
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*Trail Alert: Open during hunting seasons, so please use caution.