The office at Crawford State Park is located to your left after you go through the entrance booth and on your left just before you go across the spillway. All camping permits, vehicle permits, boating, hunting, and fishing permits can be purchased at the office. Many pamphlets about all the Kansas State Parks are available in the park office. Also alvailable are pamphlets about wildlife, hunting, and boating safety. Park employee are happy and willing to answer any questions you have.

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

The Cottonwood has been the State Tree for Kansas since 1937. They can live up to 100 years and survive well on the plains. The tree has adapted to brush fire by growing close to streams and rivers and by growing thick bark. Many birds utilize the Cottonwood for nests, including eagles, owls and hawks. Beavers also chew off branches to use for building dams. The tallest Cottonwood in KS is 96feet tall and is located in Sheridan Co.