South Abutment Recreation Area
About This Campground
US Army Corps of Engineers
Overview
South Abutment 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…
Fee Info
$20.00
Location
South Abutment Recreation Area is located in Mississippi
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.
Address
3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
Coordinates
34.7466664 N
90.1325004 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
LegendGorgeous sunrises (and the sunsets aren't bad either)!
We arrived just before sunset in late November (dang Daylight Savings time) so quickly got to our site and set up. Did not see anyone to check in but had reservations as now are required at all CoE campgrounds (a ranger drove through the next morning). The water level looked to be very low, but we…
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GuideDirect lake access for kayakers
Nice spot for simple outdoor recreation like kayaking or SUP on a lake. Almost all sites have a walk down to the water.
GuideGreat Campground
This Corp of Engineers camp is top rated. Clean and excellent facilities. Near casinos if that is your thing but I love the fishing
Location
South Abutment Recreation Area is located in Mississippi
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.
Address
3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
Coordinates
34.7466664 N
90.1325004 W