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Pomme de Terre Project Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
23697 County Road 218
Hermitage, MO 65668

Tel: 417-745-6411
Fax: 417-745-2101

Email: Pomme.De-Terre@usace.army.mil

Pomme de Terre Lake News Releases

Temporary recreation area closures and service reductions begin May 15 across Kansas City District, USACE
4/24/2025
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15, 2025. USACE is...
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Welcome to Pomme de Terre Lake

Keep Pets on a Leash
As you visit our great outdoors this Spring, we want to remind you pet's are welcome, but should always be on a leash! Don't forget to take bags and pick up after them - you wouldn't want to step in that, so please treat others the same.
Buy It Where You Burn It
Moving Firewood Transports TreeKilling Insects & Diseases. Remember to acquire your firewood locally near the campground or use certified pest free firewood.
Learn more here
Natural Resource Management at Pomme de Terre
The objective of natural resource management at Pomme de Terre Lake is to fully consider the recreation and resource potential that may be afforded on project property and to capitalize on that potential for the benefit of the wildlife and the enjoyment of the public on a sustained basis.
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Now and Then
This is a view of the lake and control tower while the lake was being constructed.
Now and Then
This is a look at what the lake and control tower looks like today.
Pomme de Terre River
Beautiful view of the river, downstream from the stilling basin.

 

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Expand List item 4938Collapse List item 4938  Fees

Camping

  • Electric with water site - $26/day
  • Premium Electric site - $24/day
  • Basic Electric site - $24/day
  • Premium Non-electric site - $18/day
  • Basic Non-electric site - $16/day
  • Shoulder Season - $10/day (All Site)   
    •  All Parks - (Oct. 1 - Nov. 1 and Mar. 15 - Apr. 15)
  • Off-season camping (Nov. 1 - Mar 15) - free
    • Outlet Park will stay open from (Nov. 1 thru Mar. 15) - $10/day

Day-Use

  • Corps boat ramps - $5.00/day
  • Corps beach - $5.00/vehicle
  • children 12 and under are free
  • Annual Day-Use Permit - $40.00/year

Shelters

  • Shelters - $20 or $30/day

 

Expand List item 4959Collapse List item 4959  Hours of Operation

The Project Office is open to the public Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm or by appointment only.

 

Expand List item 4960Collapse List item 4960  Rules and Regulations

The Pomme de Terre Lake Project is regulated by Title 36 CFR 327 governing public use of Corps of Engineers water resources development projects. For a list of all rules and regulations please reference this link.