Dub Patton Pavilion
Open for day-use pavilion reservations. Arkabutla Lake is experiencing substantially lower water levels due to long-term dam repairs. Most boat ramps are closed; only Highway 51 Landing remains open. Day-use facilities remain operational.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 3:09PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 431 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALCORN BENTON CALHOUN CHICKASAW COAHOMA DESOTO ITAWAMBA LAFAYETTE LEE MARSHALL MONROE PANOLA PONTOTOC PRENTISS QUITMAN TALLAHATCHIE TATE TIPPAH TISHOMINGO TUNICA UNION YALOBUSHA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, AMORY, ASHLAND, BATESVILLE, BOONEVILLE, BRUCE, CALHOUN CITY, CHARLESTON, CLARKSDALE, COFFEEVILLE, CORINTH, FULTON, HOLLY SPRINGS, HOUSTON, IUKA, MARKS, NEW ALBANY, OKOLONA, OLIVE BRANCH, OXFORD, PONTOTOC, RIPLEY MS, SENATOBIA, SOUTHAVEN, TUNICA, TUPELO, AND WATER VALLEY.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:48PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:48PM CDT until July 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Dub Patton Pavilion is a day-use recreation area operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Arkabutla Lake in DeSoto County, Mississippi. The facility offers two reservable group shelters (sites 729 and 763) with electric service, ideal for family reunions, group picnics, and special events. The shelters are situated on the waterfront among rolling hills forested with oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum, and birch trees. The day-use area includes a boat launching ramp, kayak launch, and individual picnic sites. Arkabutla Lake is known for excellent sailing conditions and fishing opportunities, with largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie among the native species. Nearby trails include the Coldwater River Nature Trail System and the Swinging Bridge Nature Trail. This facility is for day use only with reservations from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Overnight camping is not permitted here; campers should book at the adjacent Dub Patton Campground instead.
Directions
From I-55, take the Coldwater, Mississippi exit and proceed west on Scenic Route 304. Follow the signs to the recreation area, located just north of the dam.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Arkabutla.Lake@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (662) 562-6261 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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