Lightfoot Landing
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.''
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 35 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
35 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 03 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 19 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Springfield, MO, go north on Highway 13 to Bolivar, MO. Take Highway 83 northeast to RB Highway. Follow the RB Highway east to the Lightfoot Park entrance.
| Coordinates | 37.8261° N, 93.3614° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ritter Springs Park ↗ | 38 mi |
| RV sales & service | Quality RV ↗ | 38.5 mi |
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Your Perfect Getaway: LIGHTFOOT LANDING Campground on Pomme De Terre
Worth a stop
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.
- under 0.1 miLightfoot Park Day Use ↗Day use
- 2.2 miBolivar Landing Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 3.6 miWheatland Park Day Use ↗Day use
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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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lightfoot Landing?
Sites at Lightfoot Landing are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lightfoot Landing?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lightfoot Landing have?
38 sites, including 35 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lightfoot Landing?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Lightfoot Landing have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Lightfoot Landing?
Additional amenities include a shower house, boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, playground, horse shoe pits, and a picnic shelter.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lightfoot Landing?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lightfoot Landing. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lightfoot Landing?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Lightfoot Landing?
Site 19 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Lightfoot Landing?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Lightfoot Landing?
The lake is well known for fishing, with one of the highest catch ratios in the country. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Lightfoot Landing is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wheatland Park (3.5 mi), Nemo Landing (5.5 mi), and Outlet Park (5.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby