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Outlet Park, situated below the Pomme de Terre dam, provides a picturesque setting for fishing, canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing on the Pomme de Terre River.
Above the dam lies Pomme de Terre Lake, nicknamed ''the Gem of the Ozarks'' for its deep, clear waters, plentiful activities and scenic views.
Outlet Park is excellent for sports. It marks the trailhead for the 3-mile Healthy Active Community Running River Trail and is also a hot spot for canoeing and kayaking.
Fishing is also a popular, with plenty of crappie and bass in the nearby waters.
Of the 21 campsites, 14 have water and electric hookups. Hot showers, a boat ramp, group camping, and a multipurpose playing court are also provided.
The lake and dam are located in the rugged, tree-topped hills of the west-central Missouri Ozarks. The lake stems from the nearby Pomme de Terre River, the only river in the state that flows northbound.
Located a few miles away in the town of Wheatland is one of the country's best dirt tracks. There are also multiple trails, a golf course and Anglers Resort is the place to rent your canoes.
From Springfield, MO, take US Highway 65 North to Preston, MO, then Highway 54 west to Hermitage. Go south from Hermitage on Highway 254/64 for approximately 4 miles to Carson Corner. Turn west on 254 toward Pomme de Terre Dam and continue across the dam. At the far end of the dam, turn north on the paved road and follow it to the park below the dam.
Great place for our family reunion. We come ever Summer/Fall.
Only complaint this time was there wasn't soap in the men's room.
Have many wonderful memories of the lake .. pomme de terre is so beautiful our intire family for generations has shared in great everlasting times together and always somthing to do . See . Share .. also had ours and few other weddings there . Truly man nurtures nature and you get pomme de terre ..
Always a fun place to take kiddos for a wildlife filled walk along the dam outlet. bluegill, blue herons, crawfish, damsel flys among others graced us with their presence. Bring water shoes the shore is rocky. If nature is not your thing there are two playgrounds each with multiple slides, one is more shaded than the other. For the adults there is a shelter with a massive grill you reserve, a tennis court and a horse shoe pit. I'm sure there is more but we didn't explore too far with three toddlers in town.
I almost hate to let the world in on this gem of a camping site. From watching cranes fly over the river to playing tennis to a beautiful shaded trail, you will enjoy this park. The hundred year sycamores shade the flat paved trail that the children ride their bikes on. The kids won't be bored with sand volleyball, basketball, hiking, fishing, and tennis to entertain them.
