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

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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

Steve C

Verified

October 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DAMS

4

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Clifford H

Verified

October 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DAMS

3

Biggest complaint is the bathrooms. It takes 15 minutes to get hot water. The fans run through September & it gets cold. They aren't very clean.
We'd like to see the campground open from April 1st through October 31st.

Heath W

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DAMS

3

Not enough privacy

Lavon B

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: EAST

5

Great place

Chris S

Verified

October 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: DAMS

5

The views are amazing from any site.

Dusty N

Verified

October 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DAMS

2

The Park Ranger harassed people for running there dogs in picnic areas where there are no patrons? It’s hard to relax when they constantly drive by.

Tammy A

Verified

September 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: DAMS

5

I've never met a more helpful camp host in the years that I've been camping. She went above and beyond to help meet my needs. And on top of that she was friendly! Not often do you meet a host that is like this. She is a gem! Our site was perfect! We had views of the dam as well as the cove. Bath house was very clean. Grounds were well taken care of. This campground is now on my top list. The only downfall is the lack of trees for shade. But in fall time camping it wasn't an issue, Sites are big and fire rings are cleaned out. There isn't a swimming beach that I saw.

Jennifer P

Verified

September 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DAMS

5

Camped there mid-September for 4 days. I say that cause this campground is on a point and not a lot of trees near the water's edge. July/August may be sweltering at this campground with not a lot of shade.
Campground was well-maintained & it was nice to see all the boaters in campground were able to "beach" their boats fairly easy right off their campsites.

Absolutely gorgeous sunsets -- if you go for just that alone, you wouldn't be disappointed.

Finally, great location to catch the races at Lucas Oil Speedway - just 11 mi away! We enjoyed touring the resale shops & antique stores throughout the area.

Cheryl D

Verified

September 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: EAST

4

Love the east loop sites up on the hill! They are roomy and well-spaced. Some have amazing views of the lake!

Michael F

Verified

September 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: DAMS

4

Pomme de Terre Lake has always been one of the best in Missouri. The park attendants were wonderful, campsites are clean, bathrooms were well maintained. One of the best places to camp for sure.

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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