Administration (Pomme De Terre)
Pomme De Terre Lake — lakeside
Location: Hermitage, MO, MO
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Administration Shelter is located right by the Pomme de Terre Project Office. This shelter overlooks the lake and the historic dam. The nearby Project Office, which has public restrooms and historical information on the lake, is open from 9:00 A.M.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/administration-pomme-de-terre to be notified when sites open up.
Unique lakeside shelter location directly overlooking Pomme de Terre Lake and its historic dam, with access to excellent fishing in secluded coves and a nearby Project Office offering historical information about the lake.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Sandpipers observed in the area; also watch for native orchids including crested coralroot orchid.
Insider tips for Administration (Pomme De Terre): Visit the Project Office (open 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) for historical information on the lake and dam before exploring. Arrive early for site selection, as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and early booking is essential. Book well in advance given the extremely limited capacity of just 1 site total.
Skip Administration (Pomme De Terre) if: You need hookups — this campground has no hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October, as the campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit Administration (Pomme De Terre): May-October — This is the official operating season for the campground; off-season availability is not guaranteed..
Nearby campgrounds: Overlook Park Shelters (Hermitage, MO), Damsite (Hermitage, MO), Outlet Park (Hermitage, MO), Nemo Landing (Pittsburg, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Administration (Pomme De Terre)
Cell signal at Administration (Pomme De Terre) (Hermitage, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Administration Shelter is located right by the Pomme de Terre Project Office. This shelter overlooks the lake and the historic dam. The nearby Project Office, which has public restrooms and historical information on the lake, is open from 9:00 A.M.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryVisit the Project Office (open 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) for historical information on the lake and dam before exploring.
Arrive early for site selection, as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and early booking is essential.
Book well in advance given the extremely limited capacity of just 1 site total.
This is the official operating season for the campground; off-season availability is not guaranteed.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Springfield, MO, take US 65 north past Louisburg, MO, to NN Highway. Follow NN Highway west and continue on Highway 64. Turn west on Highway 254. Turn north on County Road 218. The entrance to the administration area will be to the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pomme De Terre Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pomme De Terre Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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