Portion of Pomme de Terre State Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Nov. 6-8, 2026

A portion of Pomme de Terre State Park will be closed from sunset on Nov. 5, 2026, until sunrise on Nov. 9, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt at the park. The closure will encompass most of the park's Hermitage Area.

These facilities will be off-limits to the public:

  • Cedar Bluff Trail
  • The Hermitage Area Campground
    • The boat ramp, store and playground within the Hermitage Area Campground

These areas and facilities will remain open:

  • The entire Pittsburg side of the park
  • The lake house
  • The day-use boat ramp on the Hermitage side

For more information, please call the park office at 417-852-4291. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Picnic Area/Shelter - Pomme De Terre State Park

at Pomme de Terre State Park

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picnic tables scattered under trees near the lake

 

 

Rest or enjoy lunch at one of the many picnic tables scattered throughout the park. A picnic area is situated near the lake on the Hermitage side of the park, while a shelter is available on the Pittsburg side.

Picnic Shelter

For large gatherings of friends or family, you can reserve in advance an open picnic shelter overlooking the lake for a $35 fee. The open shelter is located on the Pittsburg side of the park and accommodates up to 75 guests. It is equipped with water, electricity, seating and an outdoor grill.

Shelter Reservations

To reserve the shelter or check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 417-852-4291.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

Playgrounds

The kids will stay entertained at one of the playground areas. On the Pittsburg side of the park, you will find one playground at the shelter house and another by the showerhouse. On the Hermitage side of the park, a playground is located in the campground and is accessible March through November.