🏆 Official Guide: Pomme de Terre State Park — A two-area park on 7,800-acre Pomme de Terre Lake in Hickory County, Missouri — featuring ~240 campsites across the Pittsburg and Hermitage areas, yurts, cabins, a lake house, a full-service marina, two swimming beaches, and Missouri’s only muskie lake — plus bass, walleye, crappie, and catfish fishing.
Pomme de Terre State Park sits on opposite shores of one of Missouri’s finest fishing lakes. The park is split into two independent areas — Pittsburg (full marina, yurts, cabins) and Hermitage (traditional camping, beach) — connected by a drive around the 7,800-acre lake. Pomme de Terre Lake is famous as the only lake in Missouri with true muskellunge (muskie) fishing, attracting serious anglers from across the Midwest.
Park Areas
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Pittsburg | Full marina, yurts, cabins, lake house, reservable shelter |
| Hermitage | Traditional camping, swimming beach, boat ramp, trails |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Fishing | Muskie (ONLY MO lake!), bass, walleye, crappie, catfish |
| Camping | ~240 sites total — tent, RV, yurts, cabins, lake house |
| Swimming | Beaches at both Pittsburg + Hermitage — seasonal |
| Boating | Full marina (Pittsburg) + boat ramps both areas |
| Water Skiing | Permitted on main lake |
| Hiking | Trails through wooded Ozark hills |
| Picnicking | Shelters, playgrounds at both areas |
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Pittsburg and Hermitage?
Pittsburg has the full-service marina, premium lodging (yurts, cabins, lake house), and a reservable shelter. Hermitage offers more traditional tent/RV camping, a swimming beach, and boat ramp. Both areas are on opposite sides of the 7,800-acre lake and operate somewhat independently.
Can I catch muskie here?
Yes — Pomme de Terre Lake is the only lake in Missouri stocked with true muskellunge (muskie). It’s a premier muskie fishing destination alongside excellent bass, walleye, crappie, and catfish fishing.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Osage Village State Historic Site is within about an hour’s drive, and Harry S. Truman State Park is within about an hour’s drive.
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Missouri state parks online at icampmo1.usedirect.com.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Pomme de Terre State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Responsible pet owners and their pets are welcome in Missouri state parks and historic sites, with pets leashed and under control.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash not longer than 10 feet required at all times; portable fences and shock collars do not satisfy the requirement.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed in public swimming areas or on beaches.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- The 'Cabins for Canines' program opens about 30% of lodging units to dogs (max two dogs per unit) at roughly 15 participating parks including Lake of the Ozarks, Bennett Spring, Echo Bluff and Roaring River; per-dog per-night fee varies by unit type.
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use pet fee; Cabins for Canines charges a per-dog, per-night lodging fee (varies by unit).
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Maximum two dogs per campsite; pets not allowed inside any park building.
Are dogs allowed at Pomme de Terre State Park?
Responsible pet owners and their pets are welcome in Missouri state parks and historic sites, with pets leashed and under control. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via mostateparks.com. More: Missouri state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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