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NRSO |
| description |
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.'' Click here for the Lake Pomme de Terre Virtual Tour: http://www.photographyotions.net/images/usace/pomme/index.html |
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From Springfield, MO, go north on Highway 13 to Bolivar, MO. Take Highway 83 northeast toRB Highway. Follow the RB Highway east to the Lightfoot Park entrance. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Lightfoot Landing has 29 sites with electric and water hookups, including one that is accessible. Non-electric sites include RV sites, one tent-only site, and two group campsites. Both group campsites fit up to 50 guests. Additional amenities include a shower house, boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, playground and picnic shelter. |
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LIGHTFOOT LANDING |
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73252 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73252&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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During the off-season, there is no water, electricity or dump station available. Additional fees will be charged for additional camping units. Lifejackets only work if you wear them! Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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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. |
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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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. |