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Lake Pomme de Terre - Places to GO & Things to DO ! Visit, Shop, Play & Dine the ‘Gem Of The Ozarks’ - Lake Pomme De Terre Natural Resource Management 13 The U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers manages approximately 18,000 acres of land and water at Pomme de Terre Lake. The Natural Resource Management Program is important to conserve and protect the unique ecosystem that exists on the lake. The land surrounding the lake provides a riparian buffer that helps to maintain water quality that inhabit the area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri Department of Conservation work cooperatively to manage and enhance the habitat and natural resources. In some areas, farmers are permitted to farm ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Most of the resource areas around the lake are open to hunting under the provisions of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Sportsmen should always be respectful of crops planted and others who might be using the area. Motorized vehicles are prohibited from operating off of any established roadway and beyond any locked gates. Recreation Management The clear water of Pomme de Terre Lake and the rolling Ozark hills proved an excellent setting for camping, picnicking, swimming and many other recreational activities. Over 600 campsites, ranging from rustic to those with modern conveniences like electrical and water hookups, are located in parks situated to provide access to most areas of the lake. The Lake Pomme de Terre Lake lies in the rugged, tree-covered hills of the Missouri Ozarks, a region long known as a popular Midwest vacation spot. The lake is surrounding by ten recreation areas, four marinas and around 9,000 acres of wildlife areas. Visitors to the lake enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation activities including; ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� sightseeing and just plain relaxation. With 7,790 acres of clear water and 113 miles of shoreline, the lake has become one of the most popular outdoor recreation retreats in the Kansas City District and is commonly known as the best kept secret in the Ozarks.


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