South Abutment Campground
Open year-round. Arkabutla Lake is experiencing low water levels for an extended period due to dam repairs. Most campground facilities remain open, but boating access is limited with only Hwy 51 Landing boat ramp currently operational.
From Recreation.gov
Arkabutla Lake will be experiencing substantially lower water levels for an extended period of time. Long-term repairs to Arkbabutla Dam must be completed before water levels can return to normal. This affects boating access and water-based activities on the lake. Many boat ramps are currently closed with Hwy. 51 Landing being the only open ramp. Most day use and campground facilities remain open for public use. For more information, please contact the Arkabutla Lake Field Office at 662-562-6261 or 662-292-1992. For a full list of all affected areas and facilities as well as to get information on what's going on at Arkabutla Lake, please visit our project page at [https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Projects/Arkabutla-Project-Page/][1] [1]: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/Projects/Arkabutla-Project-Page/
About
South Abutment Recreation Area is situated on Arkabutla Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project on the Coldwater River known for excellent sailing conditions. The campground offers 81 family sites and one group day-use shelter in a shaded setting of mixed hardwoods and pines. All sites feature 50-amp electric and water hookups on paved, back-in driveways that can handle large RVs. The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. Nearby trails include the Coldwater River Nature Trail System with two hiking paths plus an interpretive trail, and the Swinging Bridge Nature Trail which passes through former riverbed terrain. The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course sits below the dam. The adjacent day-use area includes a picnic shelter, playground, and designated swimming beach. Wildlife management areas around Arkabutla Lake offer over 30,000 acres of public hunting land for deer, turkey, quail, and waterfowl.
Directions
From I-55, take the Hernando, Mississippi exit and follow Scenic Route 304 to the main dam. Follow signs into the recreation area; the campground is just south of the dam.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 85ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 562-6261 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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