Damsite
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Pomme De Terre Lake |
| Location | Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake · 37.90472, -93.30778 · Map |
| Sites | 87 public sites counted from the federal listing — 80 standard electric; 7 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 80 of 87 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 80 of 87 sites Sewer hookups at 1 of 87 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 1 of 87 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 95 sites · 30 ft: 83 sites · 35 ft: 60 sites · 40 ft: 43 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 6:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 96 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 417-745-2244, OR CONTACT THE POMME DE TERRE PROJECT OFFICE AT 417-745-6411 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-11.
From the official listing
Overview Visitors head to Damsite on Pomme de Terre Lake for days of enjoyable boating, fishing and swimming. Just as the name implies, Damsite Park is just above the dam, at the confluence of Lindley Creek and the Pomme de Terre River. The lake is named for the river that feeds it. The phrase "Pomme de Terre" is French for potato or "apple of the earth." Most likely, the river was named by early French trappers and fur traders when they discovered plants resembling potatoes on the riverbanks.
Recreation Excellent fishing is found at the lake, which boasts one of the best catch ratios in the country. Each fall the lake is stocked with muskie, but crappie, largemouth and white bass are also found in abundance.
Every year on Fourth of July holiday weekend, a fireworks display takes place over the dam. Facilities Damsite Park has 80 sites with electric and water hookups and 7 non-electric sites. Amenities include a dump station, two shower houses, a horse shoe pits, and a playground.
Natural Features Pomme de Terre Lake sits in the rolling Ozark hills, with 7,790-acres of sparkling surface area and 113 miles of shoreline. Nearby Attractions One of the best dirt tracks in the country is right down the road or enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. There are also multiple trails located around this part of the lake.
Directions, from the listing
From Springfield, MO, take US 65 north for 60 miles to Preston, MO.. Continue on Highway 54 west to Hermitage, MO., then take Highway 254/ 64 south to Carsons Corner and follow Highway 254 west toward the dam.
The entrance to Damsite Park is on the south side of Highway 254.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Hermitage MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNemo Landing
3 mi straight-line · Pittsburg MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWheatland Park
4 mi straight-line · MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLightfoot Landing
6 mi straight-line · MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOsage Bluff
20 mi straight-line · WARSAW Missouri
Trip Card — Damsite
Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 80 · full hookups at 1 |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 87 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233485 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.