Overlook Park Shelters

Campground · Missouri · 2 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

2
Bookable sites
up to 66
People per site

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.

The facts

  • 2 bookable sites
  • 2 sites for day use only
  • Up to 66 people per site
  • Loops: Overlook Shelters

Site types

  • 2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Overlook Park Shelters

Check-in 09:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
Overlook Shelter #1Overlook SheltersGroup Standard Electric———36 🐾
Overlook Shelter #2Overlook SheltersGroup Standard Electric———66 🐾

Getting there

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.

Fees and stay limits

A $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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Overlook Park Shelters

Can you reserve a site at Overlook Park Shelters?
Yes, Overlook Park Shelters is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Overlook Park Shelters have?
2 sites.
Are pets allowed at Overlook Park Shelters?
Yes, pets are allowed at Overlook Park Shelters.
Does Overlook Park Shelters have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Overlook Park Shelters?
Campfires are not allowed at Overlook Park Shelters.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-17.

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