DAMSITE
DAMSITE

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

87 total sites

About Damsite

Attention Campers! We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain campgrounds. For more information and volunteer applications, call 417-745-6411 and ask for park ranger Heard.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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

87 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 ft long
🚐 004, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 049, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 050, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 051, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 052, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 053, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 054, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 055A, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 055B, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 057, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 058, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 059, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 060, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 061, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 063, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 064, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 065, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 066, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 067, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 068, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 069, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: DAMS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 092, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 093, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 095, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 096, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 097, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 098, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 100, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 113, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 114, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 115, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 116, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 117, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 118, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 121, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 122, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 123, Loop: EAST RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (435)

What Guests Are Saying

Damsite Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with spacious, level sites and stunning views of the lake. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms, friendly staff, and variety of activities available. While some minor issues like tree limb clearance and drainage concerns were noted, the overall experience has been positive, with many visitors expressing their desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
435 reviews
5
69.4%
302
4
21.1%
92
3
7.1%
31
2
1.8%
8
1
0.5%
2

Michael M

Verified

October 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: EAST

5

We have a new favorite. We're already planning a return trip next season. This was the perfect campsite for us. A nice view of the lake, plenty of room for our dogs, and close to the nice showers. We enjoyed the area and found a really well stocked grocery store in Hermitage which is only a short drive from the campground. We met lots of nice people and dogs. It was beastly hot the first few days, but cooled down nicely our last week. We're planning to go back in April or October. Highly recommended.

James T

Verified

September 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DAMS

4

I had site one, site was nice, the host was pleasant. Had a circuit breaker go out during a upper 90s day. Walked up told the host, and she called someone immediately. I had no more than poured myself a cold drink and sat down in my lawn chair, a young man was there to replace the breaker. He was competent, quick and a pleasant gentleman, I wish I could have got his name to thank him and the host publicly. But I didn't, a big thank you to both for a job well done.

Dennis S

Verified

September 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: DAMS

5

It was a nice clean site on the water and we enjoyed it

Hollis S

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAMS

5

Nice and quiet and well kept

Jeff H

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DAMS

4

Always a pleasant experience. There are too many memories for it not to be.

Susan P

Verified

September 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAMS

5

nice campground. clean bathrooms

Gary B

Verified

September 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: EAST

5

Beautiful park. The Budget cuts to the COE are showing. Lack of mowing, aging campsite maintenance you would normally expect. But looks like they are doing what they can with the funds they get.

Vickie S

Verified

September 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: EAST

5

We were the host family for our cousins reunion. 4 sites were reserved by 4 different families. Our Site was large enough for 2 large canopies that served as our home base for meals & campfires. ❤️

Shari E

Verified

September 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DAMS

5

Very nice with a view of the water.

LaDonna H

Verified

September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAMS

5

We love the park and the park host are wonderful people. The park is well kept and clean. Would highly recommend

Location & Directions for Damsite

24312 State Hwy 254, Hermitage, MO 65668 United States

Elevation: 281 ft

Getting There

From Springfield, MO, take US 65 north for 60 mi to Preston, MO.. Continue on Highway 54 west to Hermitage, MO., then take Highway 254/ 64 south to Carsons Corner and follow Highway 254 west toward the dam. <br /><br />
The entrance to Damsite Pa...

Nearest town

Hermitage, MO - 3.5 mi

About 6 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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Population: 734

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Approx. 48 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 820 ft

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