Wheatland Park
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 61 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 17 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
62 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 30 amp | 10 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 09 | Electric | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 30 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 | Sites 02, S1 are listed accessible |
Wheatland Park has 35 campsites with electric and water hookups and 6 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Springfield, MO, take Highway 13 North to Bolivar, MO, then travel on Highway 83 northeast past Elkton, MO to Highway 254. Follow Highway 254 E to The Triangle and take CR205 South. Follow signs to park.
| Coordinates | 37.8756° N, 93.3744° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Quality RV ↗ | 37.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ritter Springs Park ↗ | 41.5 mi |
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Wheatland Park: Corps. of Engineer Campground Review/Wheatland, Mo.
Worth a stop
An excellent golf course and one of the country's best dirt race tracks are near Wheatland Park.
- 0.1 miWheatland Park Day Use ↗Day use
- 3.5 miLightfoot Park Day Use ↗Day use
- 5.5 miBolivar Landing Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
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On the National Register nearby
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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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wheatland Park?
Sites at Wheatland 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 Wheatland Park?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wheatland Park have?
79 sites, including 61 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wheatland Park?
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 Wheatland Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Wheatland Park?
Additional amenities include two shower houses, a boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground and a swim beach.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wheatland Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wheatland Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wheatland Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Wheatland Park?
Sites 02 and S1 are 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 Wheatland Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, 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 Wheatland Park?
Pomme de Terre Lake is popular among water skiers and anglers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Wheatland Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Outlet Park (3.1 mi), Lightfoot Landing (3.5 mi), and Damsite (4.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby