Shelter houses can be reserved by the public year-round. For reservations call the park office 816-407-3400. Shelter houses are available in the following areas: Smithville Lake's Little Platte, Crows Creek, and Sailboat Cove as well as other Clay County Park's locations: Tryst Falls, Rocky Hollow and historic Claybrook.
Click on the individual Shelter Location below for more information and pictures of each shelter.
Note: Vehicles and boats must have entrance passes to get to the shelters in Little Platte, Crows Creek and Sailboat Cove areas of Smithville Lake.