Established Camping
Hernando Point
Hernando Point, near Hernando, Mississippi, is a solid choice for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lakeside view. This campground offers spacious sites with full hookups, making it a convenient spot for RVs and tents alike.
Visitors rave about the stunning scenery and the peaceful atmosphere, with many sites providing direct access to the lake. As one camper noted, “We had a site right on the lake, with plenty of shade and full hookups. Beautiful scenery and quiet.” The campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
While there aren’t extensive amenities for kids, there’s a small swing set and basketball goal, plus plenty of open space for games and activities. Campers have mentioned that the area is great for fishing, and you can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the shoreline. Just be prepared to bring your own entertainment, as some reviewers pointed out the lack of organized activities.
The facilities are generally clean, with bathrooms that are well-maintained, though some campers have noted that they’re a bit older. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with friendly neighbors and a chance to unwind by the water, Hernando Point is definitely worth considering for your next camping trip.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
Arkabutla Lake
Overview
Hernando Point Recreation Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River.
Recreation
Families come to Arkabutla Lake to enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and biking. Wildlife management areas around Arkabutla Lake boast a combined 30,000 acres of public hunting lands where whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail and waterfowl roam. Several trails wind around the lake and throughout the nearby landscape. The Coldwater River Nature Trail System encompasses two hiking trails as well as an interpretive trail that helps educate hikers on the wildlife and ecosystem. The Swinging Bridge Nature Trail is also nearby, and includes a section of land that was part of the river prior to the dam being built. This trail is also an interpretive educational trail. Thousands of people each year visit Arkabutla Lake to go fishing. The lake is home to several species of native fish to Mississippi waters, such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees.
Nearby Attractions
The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course is just below the Arkabutla Dam near Pratt Road. The course has 18 holes and is free to the public. The Senatobia Wetlands project is just a 30-minute drive from the park. It provides visitors with educational displays and an area to observe wildlife and waterfowl.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation has been crated, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nighs use fee. No-shows are charged a $20.0.0 fee plus the first nights use fee. If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.
Fee Info
$20.00 per night
Location
Hernando Point is located in Mississippi
Directions
From I-55, take the Hernando, Mississippi exit and turn west. Continue to to HWY 51 and turn south. Turn west on Wheeler Road and follow signs into campground.
Address
End of Wheeler Road
Hernando, MS 38632
Coordinates
34.7336111 N
90.0688889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 48 min from Memphis
- 1 hr 37 min from Jonesboro
- 1 hr 49 min from Jackson
- 2 hrs 40 min from Little Rock