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 hookups and 22 non-electric sites. Amenities include a dump station, two shower houses, two coin operated laundry machines, 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.
Reviews of Damsite Park Campground
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Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on March 10, 2020Reviews
Not a bad spot anywhere in the campgrounds. Water and electric, no sewer but there is a free dump station. Very peaceful and gorgeous. If you like to fish even better. Sites are pretty level and easy to access with some pull through. Shower and bathroom areas and even laundry.
Nightly Rate: $22.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 20
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Stayed Feb 10, 2020. Beautiful park that juts out into the lake in a few places. Well maintained back-in sites are level. Fire rings and picnic tables with amazing lake views. Off-season check-in is very frustrating because of a lack of information. There's a pay drop slot with instructions but no pay envelopes and nebulous information about "Limited camping seasons" a couple times per year. Had to call Deputy Sheriff Dudley at the Hickory County Sheriff's Dept (417-745-6415). He seemed to believe camping was free (today is Feb 10) because water and electricity are turned off, bathrooms are locked, etc. Since he patrols the area, he indicated it was ok for us to stay for free. We were the only people in the entire campground.
Nightly Rate: $0.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 59
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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- 6:00 PM
- Check Out
- 6:00 PM
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- Sites Count
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- Longest Vehicle Length Reported
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Laundry
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Propane
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Showers
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Big Rigs
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Boondock
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Firewood
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Fifty Amp
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Cabin Sites
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Full Hookup
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Paved Sites
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Dump Station
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Mobile Homes
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Public Water
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Pull Through
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Reservations
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Sewer Hookup
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Water Hookup
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Potable Water
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Age Restricted
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Dispersed Sites
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Open Seasonally
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Permit Required
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Group Tent Sites
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Fulltime Residents
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Standard Tent Sites
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Pull Through RV Sites
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