Pomme de Terre state park is just a 2.5 hour drive from Kansas City. There is a trail head right by the campsite that takes you on an easy 2-mile hike around the lake. However, if hiking is one of your favorite activities, Pomme de Terre might not be the best place to visit. The trail was in need of some maintenance, but still very nice to get out and take in nature.
The lake is usually fairly clean. In the Spring of 2021, there was an algae issue. However, the park did a great job of posting warnings about water quality.
The bathrooms are clean and the park rangers are very friendly and helpful. The park is basic, but my nieces and nephews enjoyed it. We had a beautiful view of the lake from our campsite. Getting down to the water was a little difficult. There are sites that have easier lake access.
Many of the campsites are beautifully shaded. The ones that aren’t had little shelters above the picnic tables; which was nice. The raccoons are cute, but out away your food and trash every night. They are brave and will attempt to raid your campsite while you’re enjoying the fire.
We visit Pomme de Terre every year and plan to keep coming.