Damsite, near Hermitage, Missouri, is a fantastic campground that offers a mix of scenic views and practical amenities for a comfortable stay. With sites that provide full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, it’s a great choice for RV campers looking to enjoy the beauty of Pomme De Terre Lake.

Visitors rave about the spacious, level sites, many of which have easy access to the water. One camper highlighted, “Had the fortune to pick the only site available with full hookups... amazing views of the lake.” The campground also features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.

For those who enjoy fishing, the area is known for its great fishing spots, and you can even access the water directly from some campsites. Families will appreciate the playground and the clean facilities, including restrooms and a dump station. As one reviewer noted, “Very peaceful campground... beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the dam.”

If you’re planning a visit around the 4th of July, you’ll have a front-row seat to the fireworks show over the dam, making it a memorable experience. With its friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, Damsite is a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

## 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.
## 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.

Damsite

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Pomme de Terre lake is one of the less congested lakes in the area. And this park has a perfect view of the dam and main channel of the lake. Every year on the 4th of July there is a fireworks show on the dam and this park is one of the best seats in the house. there is a small playground for the kids and lots of lake access with a boat ramp. Well maintained park and very clean. Lots of options for campers including shade, utilities and pull thru sites. Lots of day time activity outside the park in the area as well.

Great for the 4th of July!

We camped on the bluff loop and had amazing veiws of the lake! Large sites too. There is also a loop called the point which looked like it also had great views but campsites were closer together. Not terrible, but less seclusion. Water &amp; Electric only but dump station on site.  Was just over a 2 hour drive for us from the eastern Jaco/KC metro area.  Cant wait to come back!

Beautiful views!

Great place, beautiful sights along the lake.  Highly recommend 

Camping 

Nice park! Spaces are tight but laid out nicely. Not great for walking dogs, very little grass for each campsite. Would stay again! 

Overall good! 

Very peaceful campground. It has a peninsula with some nice, shady sites but also another very wooded area on a bluff. The backside of the peninsula has zero shade (sites 26-40). All sites have good picnic tables and fire rings. Sites near the dump station can be very aromatic. No swim beach but you can access the water straight from the rocky shore. A lot of people tie their boats to shore below their campsite. There is a gas station/trading post right outside the entrance. And a tasty little restaurant with all kinds of sandwiches and ice cream treats. Beautiful sunrises and the sun sets over the dam. I really like this campground. Family friendly and everyone seems to have a dog:) but people do a good job of picking up after them.

Good fishing and great views

My family and I stayed on the very tip of the campground (site 59). The views were great and we even had a private staircase right down to the water. The site was big &amp; level but it was all gravel. There is not a designated swim area so bring your fishing pole and catch crappie from the shore. Also make sure you have an extra long sewer hose for the dump station. 

Great campground for fishing and views 

Great campground stayed at 122 

hard to find shade in some sites.

great breeze and star gazing.

quiet campground, great lake views 

Had the fortune to pick the only site available with full hookups.  Originally built for park volunteers, we enjoyed 50/30 amp service, water and sewer with amazing views of the lake.  The rest of the sites have water and electric.  Lots of sites with lakeside access, play area for the kids and clean bath house.  

With America the Beautiful Senior Pass, weekend cost $22!

Must see!

Wow! Full hookup site with grass and a view!

Another wonderful Corps of Engineers campground on Pomme De Terre Lake.  There are basic campsites and campsites with full hookups. 
The campsites are spacious and overlook the lake. 
 This is such a beautiful, well maintained campground.  Every campsite is level and has a picnic table and fire ring. 
During the off season ( Oct 1 - Nov.30 &amp; March 14th - Apr 14 ) all campsites ( electric and primitive ) are only $10. ( limited amenities)
  From Jan 5th - March 14th campsites are free at Damsite Park. However, there is no electric or water available at that time.  
  Please check the Pomme De Terre USACE website for changes and regular season rates. 
    50% off all rates with America the beautiful/senior access pass at all Corps of Engineers campgrounds.  
  I highly recommend this campground. 4g LTE and great cell signal.  
   

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