Cool, clear spring waters make this lake the "Gem of the Ozarks."

## 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, 7 non-electric
sites and 1 tent site. 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.
<br/><br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Every year on Fourth of July holiday weekend, a fireworks display takes place over the dam.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Damsite Park has 80 sites with electric and water hookups, 7 non-electric sites and 1 tent site. Amenities include a dump station, two shower houses, a horse shoe pits, and a playground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pomme de Terre Lake sits in the rolling Ozark hills, with 7,790-acres of sparkling surface area and 113 miles of shoreline.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

DAMSITE

Damsite

## Overview

Lightfoot Landing is a smaller campground compared to neighboring park areas,
making it a more quiet and peaceful location for boating and fishing on Pomme
de Terre Lake, known as the ''Gem of the Ozarks.''  
  

## Recreation

The lake is well known for fishing, with one of the highest catch ratios in
the country. Species include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie, but the lake
is probably best known for its muskie, which is stocked each fall.  
  
Both canoeing and power boating are popular on the lake, with a good amount of
water skiing and other water activities taking place.

## Facilities

Lightfoot Landing has 35 sites with electric and water hookups, including one
that is accessible. Additional amenities include a shower house, boat ramp
with courtesy dock, dump station, playground, horse shoe pits, and a picnic
shelter.

## Natural Features

The Pomme de Terre River and Lindley Creek are the major sources for Pomme de
Terre Lake, which spans 7,790 sparkling surface acres, with 113 miles of
shoreline.  
  

## Nearby Attractions

One of the best dirt tracks in the country and is located down 83 highway in
Wheatland. Also nearby is the Pomme de Terre Multipurpose Trail, located in
Bolivar Landing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lightfoot Landing is a smaller campground compared to neighboring park areas, making it a more quiet and peaceful location for boating and fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the ''Gem of the Ozarks.''
<br/><br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake is well known for fishing, with one of the highest catch ratios in the country. Species include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie, but the lake is probably best known for its muskie, which is stocked each fall.<br/><br/>
Both canoeing and power boating are popular on the lake, with a good amount of water skiing and other water activities taking place.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Lightfoot Landing has 35 sites with electric and water hookups, including one that is accessible.  Additional amenities include a shower house, boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, playground, horse shoe pits, and a picnic shelter.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Pomme de Terre River and Lindley Creek are the major sources for Pomme de Terre Lake, which spans 7,790 sparkling surface acres, with 113 miles of shoreline.<br/><br/>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
One of the best dirt tracks in the country and is located down 83 highway in Wheatland. Also nearby is the Pomme de Terre Multipurpose Trail, located in Bolivar Landing.

Lightfoot Landing

## Overview

Pomme de Terre lake is divided into two arms which extend from the damsite.
Nemo landing is located on the shorter arm, which follows the long and winding
Lindley Creek and features numerous coves.  
  
Although Pomme de Terre is small in comparison to other lakes in Missouri, its
clear, deep waters have plenty to offer visitors.  
  

## Recreation

Visitors can find ideal fishing locations in one of the many tucked away
coves, abundant with bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and muskie. Muskie is
particularly popular as Pomme de Terre is the only lake in Missouri with a
notable amount of the species.  
  
Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are also popular water sports. Across
the Road from the campground is Nemo Marina, one of four full-service marinas
on the lake, offering fuel, storage, tackle and rentals.

## Facilities

Among the many campsites at Nemo Landing, 38 have electric and water hookups,
25 standard electric sites, 15 non-electric sites, and a group camp with 11
electric and water sites. Other campground amenities include hot showers, a
swimming beach, boat ramp, and playground.

## Natural Features

Pomme de Terre Lake is located in the rugged, tree-topped hills of the west-
central Missouri Ozarks. The lake stems mostly from the Pomme de Terre River
and boasts 113 miles of shoreline.

## Nearby Attractions

The Pomme de Terre Multipurpose Trail, located in Bolivar Landing, is great
for hikers, bikers and is the only trail that allows horses. Another option is
the Indian Point Trail, located in the Pittsburg State Park, this trail ends
on a rock platform overlooking the lake for a very scenic view.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pomme de Terre lake is divided into two arms which extend from the damsite. Nemo landing is located on the shorter arm, which follows the long and winding Lindley Creek and features numerous coves.<br/><br/>Although Pomme de Terre is small in comparison to other lakes in Missouri, its clear, deep waters have plenty to offer visitors.
<br/><br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors can find ideal fishing locations in one of the many tucked away coves, abundant with bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and muskie. Muskie is particularly popular as Pomme de Terre is the only lake in Missouri with a notable amount of the species. 
<br/><br/>
Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are also popular water sports. Across the Road from the campground is  Nemo Marina, one of four full-service marinas on the lake, offering fuel, storage, tackle and rentals.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Among the many campsites at Nemo Landing, 38 have electric and water hookups, 25 standard electric sites, 15 non-electric sites, and a group camp with 11 electric and water sites. Other campground amenities include hot showers, a swimming beach, boat ramp, and playground.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pomme de Terre Lake is located in the rugged, tree-topped hills of the west-central Missouri Ozarks. The lake stems mostly from the Pomme de Terre River and boasts 113 miles of shoreline.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Pomme de Terre Multipurpose Trail, located in Bolivar Landing, is great for hikers, bikers and is the only trail that allows horses. Another option is the Indian Point Trail, located in the Pittsburg State Park, this trail ends on a rock platform overlooking the lake for a very scenic view.

Pomme De Terre Lake

Nemo Landing

## Overview

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.  
  

## Recreation

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.

## Facilities

Of the 20 campsites, 19 have water and electric hookups and 1 non-electric
site. Amentities include hot showers, a boat ramp, group camping, and a
multipurpose playing court, multiple playgrounds, softball/baseball field,
horse shoe pits, and a 3 mile walking trail.

## Natural Features

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.

## Nearby Attractions

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
Above the dam lies Pomme de Terre Lake, nicknamed ''the Gem of the Ozarks'' for its deep, clear waters, plentiful activities and scenic views. 
<br/><br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Fishing is also a popular, with plenty of crappie and bass in the nearby waters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Of the 20 campsites, 19 have water and electric hookups and 1 non-electric site. Amentities include hot showers, a boat ramp, group camping, and a multipurpose playing court, multiple playgrounds, softball/baseball field, horse shoe pits, and a 3 mile walking trail.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Outlet Park

## Overview

Wheatland Park sits along the sparkling shores of Pomme de Terre Lake, known
as the "gem of the Ozarks," for its deep, clear waters.  
  
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, who
discovered plants resembling potatoes on the riverbanks.  
  

## 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.  
  
Largemouth bass, crappie and white bass are common catches, but it is the
stocked muskie fishing that is particularly popular as muskie are rare to the
region.

## Facilities

Wheatland Park has 36 campsites with electric and water hookups and 25 sites
with electric hookups only. The accessible group picnic shelter fits up to 75
guests and has electricity.  
Additional amenities include two shower houses, a boat ramp, courtesy dock,  
playground and a swim beach.

## 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.

## Nearby Attractions

An excellent golf course and one of the country's best dirt race tracks are
near Wheatland Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Wheatland Park sits along the sparkling shores of Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the "gem of the Ozarks," for its deep, clear waters.  
<br/><br/>
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, who discovered plants resembling potatoes on the riverbanks.
<br/><br/><h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<br/><br/>  Largemouth bass, crappie and white bass are common catches, but it is the stocked muskie fishing that is particularly popular as muskie are rare to the region.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Wheatland Park has 36 campsites with electric and water hookups and 25 sites with electric hookups only. The accessible group picnic shelter fits up to 75 guests and has electricity. <br>Additional amenities include two shower houses, a boat ramp, courtesy dock,<br>playground and a swim beach.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
An excellent golf course and one of the country's best dirt race tracks are near Wheatland Park.

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Campgrounds

Damsite

Lightfoot Landing

Nemo Landing

Outlet Park

Wheatland Park