
Share the Experience, Charla Locke · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Lightfoot Landing is a smaller campground compared to neighboring park areas, making it a more quiet and peaceful location for boating and fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the ''Gem of the Ozarks.'' Recreation The lake is well known for fishing, with one of the highest catch ratios in the country. Species include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie, but the lake is probably best known for its muskie, which is stocked each fall. Both canoeing and power boating are popular on the lake, with a good amount of water skiing and other water activities taking place. Facilities Lightfoot Landing has 35 sites with electric and water hookups, including one that is accessible. Additional amenities include a shower house, boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, playground, horse shoe pits, and a picnic shelter. Natural Features The Pomme de Terre River and Lindley Creek are the major sources for Pomme de Terre Lake, which spans 7,790 sparkling surface acres, with 113 miles of shoreline. Nearby Attractions One of the best dirt tracks in the country and is located down 83 highway in Wheatland. Also nearby is the Pomme de Terre Multipurpose Trail, located in Bolivar Landing.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 3.6 mi
fuel station
Bullseye
- 3.6 mi
grocery
Alps
- 4.1 mi
trailhead
Indian Point Trail
- 5.1 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.3 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- 26629 N. Lightfoot Park Flemington, MO 65650 · MO
- 417-282-6890
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 62 days ahead.
Based on 82 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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