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Overlook Park Shelters
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 |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group standard electric |
| 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 2 of 2 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | A $20 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #1. A $30 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #2. |
| Check-in / out | In 09:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | PlaygroundVault toilets |
| Phone | 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 2026-03-17.
From the official listing
Overview Overlook Park is located to the east of the dam before Damsite Park’s entrance, and as the name suggests, has a great overlook of the lake and dam. These shelters are located south of the large parking lot. The Overlook Shelter #1 is located just below the entrance parking lot. This shelter has a playground and vault toilets nearby. Ther Overlook Shelter #2 is on the south side of the park at the end of the road. This shelter has a nearby playground.
Recreation Pomme de Terre Lake is popular among water skiers and anglers. A number of coves on the lake provide seclusion for ideal fishing conditions, regardless of power boating on other areas of the lake.
Facilities The Overlook Shelter #1 has standing grills, 20-amp electrical outlets, and six picnic tables which can accommodate 36 people.
The Overlook Shelter #2 has standing grills, 20-amp electrical outlets, and 11 picnic tables which can accommodate 66 people.
Parking for the Overlook Shelter #1 is located just south of the shelter.
Parking for the Overlook Shelter #2 is located just north of the shelter.
Natural Features Pomme de Terre Lake is located in the rugged, tree-topped hills of the west-central Missouri Ozarks. The lake is long and winding with 7,790 surface acres and 113 miles of shoreline.
Largemouth bass, crappie and white bass are common catches. Muskie is a popular and rare catch that draws many anglers to the region.
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 Overlook Park is on the south side of Highway 254.
Trip Card — Overlook Park Shelters
Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Hermitage · Missouri · Pomme De Terre Lake |
| Fees | A $20 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #1. A $30 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #2. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 2 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10382562 · 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.