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

Jerry B

Verified

May 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: DAMS

5

Always a great campground

Jeffrey S

Verified

May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: EAST

5

This park is fantastic! Conveniently located on Pomme de Terre and just seconds to amenities and services at Carson's Corner and five minutes to amenities and services at Galmey and Hermitage. Very clean, quiet and friendly attendants! Just avoid the sites across the road from the sewage treatment area as they aren't very quiet. Our water and electric services worked flawlessly. If you're a little older and no kids, the East loop is usually quiet and little traffic in our experience. Of course that could change when schools are all out.

Cindy H

Verified

May 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: EAST

3

For us (non boaters) there were not many campsites to choose from. We did find a small section more private and with trees that was beautiful. Since we’d not been to this campground before I had questions but was never able to reach anyone. I tried several days at various times but the phone just rang. When we went to the project office there was a sign that simply said CLOSED.

Jimmie C

Verified

May 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 055B, Loop: DAMS

5

This is our favorite campground in all Mid Missouri. It is such a beautiful and well maintained campground.

Mark & Debbie P

Verified

May 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: DAMS

4

This was our first time in site 64. It’s a great site! In April and May, because of wind, those sites on the point are very windy. We couldn’t do a campfire or put our awning out the whole weekend. Thankfully it was not hot.

John D

Verified

May 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: EAST

5

Great place, good bike riding, close to stores and restaurants. very well maintained.

james m

Verified

May 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 055B, Loop: DAMS

5

Good time

Rod T

Verified

May 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: EAST

5

Quiet

Dustin I

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 055A, Loop: DAMS

5

Would definitely recommend and we will be returning for another stay.

Brian H

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: DAMS

5

Great place to camp. This is our go to location for camping. We like to hang out at the campground and if you want good food the Crappie Hole is just up the hill.

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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