Part of Pomme De Terre Lake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shelter is reservable from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. everyday from March 15th through October 31st.
All reservations must be made through the Recreation.gov website or app. Search for Recreation.gov on the Apple Store or Play Store to download the app for free. Reservations can also be made by calling the Recreation.gov reservation line at (877) 444-6777.
As of March 15th, 2027, cash and checks will no longer be accepted for shelter reservations. Recreation.gov and their reservation line will take credit and debit cards for payments.
Reservation tags will no longer be posted as of March 15th 2027. With current day reservations available, it is the user’s responsibility to check if a shelter is reserved.
Shelter reservations only include exclusive use to the shelter. All other amenities like playgrounds, ballfields, horseshoe pit, etc. are open to the public.
Extra picnic tables will not be authorized without a Special Use Permit. This permit must be filled out and approved at the Project Office with a $75 fee. The Special Use Permit must be approved seven days prior to shelter reservation.
Please wear a life jacket when participating in water activities.
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<p>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.</p>
Phone: 417-745-6411
23697 County Road 218