Pittsburg Landing

Pittsburg Landing provides paved boat ramp access to Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the "Gem of the Ozarks" for its cool, clear spring-fed waters. Located on the Pittsburg side of the lake near the State Park Marina, this is one of four designated launch points in the Pomme de Terre State Park system. There are no launch fees, making it an affordable option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The area is suitable for fishing (bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, and muskie) as well as recreational paddling.

The landing is part of the larger Lightfoot Landing campground facility (417-282-6890), which operates seasonally and offers a quieter alternative to neighboring park areas. Directions from Springfield are straightforward: take Highway 13 north to Bolivar, then Highway 83 northeast to RB Highway, and follow it east to the park entrance. Paddlers should note that camping facilities are accessible March through November. For more detailed information about current conditions or amenities, contact the park directly.

Overview
Attention Campers! We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain campgrounds. For more information and volunteer applications, call 417-745-6411 and ask for park ranger Heard.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...

Overview
Attention Campers! We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain campgrounds. For more information and volunteer applications, call 417-745-6411 and ask for park ranger Heard.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.

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