Overlook Park Shelters

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Hermitage, MO · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Electric Hookup
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

37.90745, -93.31187 · 24312 State Hwy 254 , Hermitage , MO 65668

Description

Overview

Overlook Park is located to the east of the dam before Damsite Park’s entrance, and as the name suggests, has a great overlook of the lake and dam. These shelters are located south of the large parking lot. The Overlook Shelter #1 is located just below the entrance parking lot. This shelter has a playground and vault toilets nearby. Ther Overlook Shelter #2 is on the south side of the park at the end of the road. This shelter has a nearby playground.

Recreation

Pomme de Terre Lake is popular among water skiers and anglers. A number of coves on the lake provide seclusion for ideal fishing conditions, regardless of power boating on other areas of the lake.

Facilities

  • The Overlook Shelter #1 has standing grills, 20-amp electrical outlets, and six picnic tables which can accommodate 36 people.

  • The Overlook Shelter #2 has standing grills, 20-amp electrical outlets, and 11 picnic tables which can accommodate 66 people.

  • Parking for the Overlook Shelter #1 is located just south of the shelter.

  • Parking for the Overlook Shelter #2 is located just north of the shelter.

Natural Features

Pomme de Terre Lake is located in the rugged, tree-topped hills of the west-central Missouri Ozarks. The lake is long and winding with 7,790 surface acres and 113 miles of shoreline.

Largemouth bass, crappie and white bass are common catches. Muskie is a popular and rare catch that draws many anglers to the region.

Directions

From Springfield, MO, take US 65 north for 60 miles 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. The entrance to Overlook Park is on the south side of Highway 254.

Details

FeeA $20 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #1. A $30 fee for each day is required to reserve Overlook Shelter #2.
Phone417-745-6411
ReservableYes

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