Outlet Park sits on Pomme De Terre Lake near Hermitage, Missouri, operated by Outlet Park Management as a seasonal campground with tent, RV, and group sites. The small campground offers electric and water hookups, showers, and a dump station amid shaded sites in the Ozarks. Campers fish the lake, hike accessible trails, and enjoy fall color when the surrounding hills turn red and gold.
Outlet Park offers 20 campsites, including 19 with water and electric hookups and one non-electric site. Options include individual and group camping, suitable for both tents and RVs. The group site is highly praised for its spaciousness and cleanliness, with reviews noting 'Family rented the group site for the weekend and it was amazing.'
Weather and SeasonsBest season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather and spectacular Ozark color — daytime temperatures commonly range from the mid-50s to mid-70s°F with crisp nights in the 35–50°F range. Leaf color peaks from late September through mid-October, making hiking, wildlife viewing, and shoreline strolls especially rewarding, while fishing and boating remain excellent as crowds begin to thin. Expect moderate weekend traffic during peak foliage weeks but quieter weekdays compared with summer.
Peak months: October, September, May, June
Avoid: December, January, February
Elevation791 ft above sea level
Natural Features and SceneryDense oak and hickory forest provides heavy shade across most sites, with the Pomme de Terre River winding through the valley below the dam. The river flows northward, a rare direction for Missouri waterways, and meets Pomme de Terre Lake just upstream. Vegetation has grown thick enough in places to obstruct river views from some campsites. The surrounding Ozark hills show the region's distinctive karst topography. Ancient, eroded terrain that creates the hollows and ridges visible from higher ground.
Lodging & AccommodationsThe campground does not offer hotel-style lodging, but it does feature group camping and individual campsites suitable for tents and RVs.
Programs & ActivitiesNo cultural or educational programs are explicitly mentioned.