Dub Patton Campground
Open year-round. Arkabutla Lake is experiencing substantially lower water levels due to long-term dam repairs, affecting boating access. Highway 51 Landing is currently the only open boat ramp. Campground facilities remain operational.
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:13PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued August 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
AQAMEG The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of Memphis for today. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's federal safe health standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go to www.airnow.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 30 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
AQAMEG The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of Memphis for Monday. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's federal safe health standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go to www.airnow.gov.
About
Dub Patton Campground is situated on the waterfront of Arkabutla Lake, among rolling hills forested with oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum, and birch trees. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this facility offers 59 family campsites in a predominantly pine-forested setting. Sites feature electric hookups (30A and 50A available) and water hookups, with a dump station at the campground exit. Flush toilets and hot showers are provided. Arkabutla Lake and Dam on the Coldwater River offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River. Anglers come for largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. The recreation area includes a boat launching ramp, kayak launch, and swimming beach. Wildlife management areas around the lake encompass 30,000 acres of public hunting lands with whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, and waterfowl. Several trails wind through the area. The Coldwater River Nature Trail System features two hiking trails plus an interpretive trail, while the Swinging Bridge Nature Trail passes through land that was part of the river channel before the dam was built. The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course with 18 free holes is located below the dam.
Directions
From I-55 take the Coldwater, Mississippi exit and proceed west on Scenic Route 304. Follow the signs to the camping area, located just north of the dam.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 54ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 54ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 562-6261 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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