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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.
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.
Damsite Park has 80 sites with electric hookups and 22 non-electric sites. Amenities include a dump station, two shower houses, two coin operated laundry machines, and a playground.
Pomme de Terre Lake sits in the rolling Ozark hills, with 7,790-acres of sparkling surface area and 113 miles of shoreline.
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.
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.
we drove thru the camp grounds last night and they have taking quite a few trees out just a fyi if your reserving sites with shade you may what to check and make sure it still has shade.
Awesome place love coming here when in Missouri. Thanks for the great memories
Despite the rain, it really is a nice place... Not a bad site on the ground. Every site has a lake view (even if not water side).
And...... we found a hidden tent/RV location off the main drive.
Would definitely recommend!!!
Super clean camping. Sites easy access. Park attendant’s are super nice folks. As well park rangers here. One of our favorite spots pomme de terre
If you wind up here in August when it’s 110, ask for a shaded site. The lake is great and the campground is not crowded. They keep the bath houses clean.
