Army Corps of Engineers · Pomme De Terre Lake · Hermitage, MO

Outlet Park

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.

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Site mix

Standard with electric19
Standard, no hookups1
group standard electric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
G1Group Standard ElectricGravelFull15 ampYes / –100 / 26Yes
009StandardPull-through35GravelNo10 / 2Yes
010ElectricBack-in40GravelFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
011ElectricBack-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
012ElectricBack-in40GravelFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
013ElectricBack-in40GravelFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
014ElectricBack-in35GravelFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
015ElectricPull-through35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
016ElectricBack-in30Gravel50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
017ElectricBack-in30GravelPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 015 is listed accessible

Outlet Park has 19 water and electric hookups campsites. Amenities 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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Outlet Park30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.84 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.11 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.15 inches of precipitationApril: 4.89 inches of precipitationMay: 5.64 inches of precipitationJune: 4.92 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.54 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.99 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.16 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.62 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.28 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.6°F averageFebruary: 36.7°F averageMarch: 46.2°F averageApril: 56.1°F averageMay: 65.4°F averageJune: 74.4°F averageJuly: 78.9°F averageAugust: 77.5°F averageSeptember: 69.5°F averageOctober: 58.6°F averageNovember: 46.4°F averageDecember: 36.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pomme De Terre Dam, 1 mile from the campground at 907 feet, station USC00236777 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townHermitage, Missouri
Coordinates37.9028° N, 93.3292° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceQuality RV ↗35.1 mi
Outdoor gearRitter Springs Park ↗43.3 mi

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Worth a stop

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.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Outlet Park?

Sites at Outlet Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Outlet Park?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Outlet Park have?

22 sites, including 19 standard sites with power, 1 standard site without power, and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Outlet Park?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Outlet Park have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Outlet Park?

Amenities 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.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Outlet Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Outlet Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Outlet Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Outlet Park?

Site 015 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 Outlet Park?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G 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 Outlet Park?

Outlet Park is excellent for sports. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Outlet Park?

Hermitage, Missouri. Located a few miles away in the town of Wheatland is one of the country's best dirt tracks.

Source: Getting there