About Pomme De Terre Lake
Cool, clear spring waters make this lake the "Gem of the Ozarks."
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Pomme De Terre Lake
Hermitage, Missouri · Hickory County
Cool, clear spring waters make this lake the "Gem of the Ozarks."
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37.90167, -93.32000
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Weather at Pomme De Terre Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Partly Cloudy
98°/79°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:11 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Mon
Overcast
104°/77°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:12 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Tue
Overcast
99°/81°
💧 3%🌬 16mph
↑ 6:13 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Wed
Drizzle
93°/74°
💧 7%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:14 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Thu
Overcast
93°/75°
💧 5%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:15 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Springfield, 53 miles north on US 65, 5 miles west on US 54, 4 miles south on MO 254.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Pomme De Terre Lake
Heading to Pomme De Terre Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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