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

John I

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: DAMS

5

What a beautiful site! Clean, nice! Bathrooms and showers modern, well kept. The views were beyond description! Easy access, beautiful clean water - great area! So much to see and do! We had a wonderful 9 day stay and will definitely return. We love the way the Corp keeps their parks!

Dennis R

Verified

August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: EAST

5

Very friendly and understanding host and officials. I'll camp there again.

James H

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: EAST

4

Our stay was great. The only complaint I have is the tree limbs along the road and some campsites need trimming. You have to dodge limbs when driving if you are in a high profile rv like a motorhome or fifth wheel. Cell service was very good.

Daniel D

Verified

August 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: DAMS

5

It was really hot, but a lot of people were having fun at the lake.

Debbie R

Verified

August 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: DAMS

5

We camped in site #58. It was on the point with beautiful views of the lake and next to the dam. Out spot was close to level . The campground was clean and quiet.
We had water and electric. I would recommend this park to anyone. I actually have three other spots picked out to reserve next time.

Allen A

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: EAST

5

Love camping up on the hill (East). The view of the lake and the sometimes small breeze. The restrooms are very well taken care of. We saw a lot of deer, rabbits, different kinds of birds (eagles, vultures, cardinals many other kinds) Be back again next year!

Lori R

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DAMS

2

bathrooms were kept nice and clean, we had site 21. something should be done with water drainage. its disgusting. water accumulates, green slime, bugs everywhere, there should be something to reservation system. we tried to get decent spot we stay for weeks, we had awful spot while all these nice spots are empty except for one day or two. There should be some kind of rule for that. Makes me just go elsewhere. I left to get better spot at different campground

Daniel R

Verified

August 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: DAMS

4

Nice place

james f

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: DAMS

5

Great place

James T

Verified

July 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: EAST

4

Nice site, sites are a little close but view of the lake from my site was amazing. And as always with parks in Missouri people are friendly.

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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Approx. 48 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 820 ft

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