| Fort Crowder Trails Fort Crowder Conservation Area |
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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
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:
Not available at this time.
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.
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
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:
Not available at this time.
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.
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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