Warning
GeneralArkabutla 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/
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About Dub Patton Campground
Number of accommodations: 31
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (103)
What Guests Are Saying
Dub Patton Campground offers a peaceful and beautiful setting, making it a great spot for relaxation and nature enjoyment. Many guests appreciated the friendly staff and clean facilities, despite some needing attention. While issues like site leveling, unclear trail markings, and occasional maintenance challenges were noted, the overall experience was welcoming and pleasant for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Dub Patton Campground offers a peaceful and beautiful setting, making it a great spot for relaxation and nature enjoyment. Many guests appreciated the friendly staff and clean facilities, despite some needing attention. While issues like site leveling, unclear trail markings, and occasional maintenance challenges were noted, the overall experience was welcoming and pleasant for many campers.
Review Summary
Theresa L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
As compared to other COE campgrounds I’ve been to, this one is definitely the least manicured. It’s more along the lines of a rustic state park than a COE. Our site was missing the picnic table and the slope of the ground made it hard to enjoy the traditional patio area. We sat out near the woods directly behind the rig. The bathouse was clean! There were individual shower stalls with lockable doors, and there were no shower curtains trying to eat me during my very hot shower! Strangely enough, in thus year of COVID-19, there was no soap provided in the bathrooms. I’m used to that, but figured it would be different in 2020. Three stars in my system means “we would go back if we need a site and are nearby, but we won’t make a trip just to go here. If you have a tent, sites 9 and 10 look like the best ever tent sites-right on a bluff overlooking the lake.
John T
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
This is a great place but many of the sites are not level. Covid has taken a toll on maintenance in the area.
Franz L
August 14, 2020
No handicapped shower.
No soap in comfort stations.
Long neglected and the manager says "our primary mission is flood control not recreation".
Bryan S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Campsite 09 and 10 are the campsites you WANT to stay at.
Right on the water, makes for cooler evenings.
Granted, they are on the Western side of the lake, you will be woken up at the crack of dawn and if there is no cloud cover, you will begin baking in the sun.
The 2 nights I stayed, there was no cloud cover and an almost full moon. The view was pretty astounding.
Beautiful sunrises as well.
Chris B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Of the dozens of coe campgrounds I have stayed at across the country over the last 5 years, this is the worst. the common areas of the facility are maintained, however the campgrounds are totally neglected. The camp host sites remind me of homeless camps under an overpass. No one cleans or tidy-up the sites. The site I was on did not have a table, the firepit was full of debris, water hydrant leaked causing a mini river though the rear or the site. At no time did I observe host outside of their RV.
A tour of the nearby campgrounds reveled nearly the same observations. It appears that management does not care about the customer experience. I will not return.
Jerry P
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
the campground is small and very quiet. However, the bugs are bad, so be sure to load up on Off before you go. Ants, mosquitoes and flies were horrible.
Jeff S
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Love this place
Laura L
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
The best tent site in the whole park! Celebrated my sons 17th birthday there. Rangers were so helpful and accommodating.
Jackie H
VerifiedMarch 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Great place to camp
Mark S
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Very nice campsites, all areas are kept up nice. The dump stations were full and over flowing at times these could be checked and maintained more often.
Location Dub Patton Campground
Address:
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
Coldwater, MS, 38618-6548
United States
From I-55 take the Coldwater, Mississippi, exit and proceed west on Scenic Route 304. Follow the signs to the camping area, which is located just north of the dam.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7744 / -90.1147
Elevation: 81 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules |
| General |
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| General |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors that coast guard approved personal floatation device is required when conducting activities on or in the waters of Arkabutla Lake. These activities include but are not limited to swimming, waterskiing, riding on personal watercraft, kayaking, and other boating related activities. If vessel is under 16 feet in length a PFD is mandatory at all times. If vessel is over 16 feet in length, PFDs are only required while making way under main propulsion. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralArkabutla 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/
