What a great state park! Just outside of the lake of the Ozarks, this cute little lake seems quite underrated comparatively to those surrounding it. Pomme de Terre literally means apple of the earth (or Potato) in French, and I can definitely feel the sweet connotations of this name. Surrounding a large lake, these campgrounds are a perfect weekend getaway for anyone with a boat. With two nice beaches, this place is great for anyone who likes to swim. A nice breeze blows across the lake, hitting your campsite and making you feel as if you've pitched a tent next to the ocean. Nothing has ever made me feel more relaxed than watching the clouds pass a beautiful blue sky while a slight breeze gently landed upon my face.
This next paragraph is information straight from the passport booklet:
With over 240 campsites, this campground is ideal for multi-day getaways. With locations on both the Hermitage and Pittsburg sides of Pomme de Terre Lake, Pomme de Terre State Park offers a little bit of everything. A marina and boat ramps make it easy to get in the water and fish for bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, or Muskie. Two public swimming beaches make for great places to cool off or laze the day away. Two hiking trails satisfy an appetite for adventure.
In our own experience, the trails seemed a bit underdeveloped / not taken properly care of. They seemed blazed, but also as if severe overgrowth had taken place recently. It only provided one trail per area, so there wasn't too much adventuring taking place, though it was certainly relaxing!
The address provided was incorrect when we arrived, and it lists as "Highway 64B Pittsburg, MO"
The number they provided is "417-852-4291" read more