Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers as part of Arkabutla Lake, Kellys Crossing functions primarily as a boat ramp with a modest camping area attached. A few picnic tables and tent sites sit near the water, and a bulletin board on-site outlines primitive camping rules. Camping here is currently free. Reviewers note that crowds are rarely an issue, particularly outside summer months. Pets are welcome, and the lake is directly accessible for fishing or launching a boat. Anglers and paddlers looking for places to camp near Coldwater will find this a low-key, no-frills base. Note that the access road passes private property before reaching the public use area, so pay attention to posted boundaries.
Description
This recreation area is part of Arkabutla Lake Class D camping – Kelly’s Crossing & Pleasant Hill Campgrounds: Free 14 days only – no extensions, year round
Fee Info
FREE
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsKellys Crossing Campground is located in Mississippi near O.C. Fisher Lake
Address
3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
Coordinates
34.7300009 N
90.10500055 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 46 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 36 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 48 min from Jackson, TN
- 2 hrs 38 min from Little Rock, AR
