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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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (105)
What Guests Are Saying
Dub Patton Campground offers a tranquil and scenic experience, highlighted by breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers seeking solitude. Many reviews praise the friendly staff and clean facilities, contributing to a welcoming environment. However, some challenges include unlevel sites, occasional power issues in the bathhouse, and difficulty navigating due to poor signage. Overall, the campground is well-maintained and provides a great location for outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Dub Patton Campground offers a tranquil and scenic experience, highlighted by breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campers seeking solitude. Many reviews praise the friendly staff and clean facilities, contributing to a welcoming environment. However, some challenges include unlevel sites, occasional power issues in the bathhouse, and difficulty navigating due to poor signage. Overall, the campground is well-maintained and provides a great location for outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Randal N
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Slope of the pad was near impossible to level our class a motorhome and there was next to zero verizone cell coverage...had to drive about 5 miles to be able to get a message out.
Thomas M
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Beautiful campground - didn't realize there was no water in the lake!!
Sites were nice. Bathrooms were so so - all toilets leaking - the floor was really wet.
We were there for just one night so no big deal.
Matthew W
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
The location was very nice, but a site that was advertised as available for tent camping didn’t have much of a spot to set up. We figured it out and enjoyed our night there, though!
Susan Endres
April 9, 2024
Dub needs a lot of TLC. The public day-use area was neat and clean though. For camping, see if you can secure a site at South Abutment instead. Water came out brown after a rain and we lost power. The sites are strangely placed with our fire pit at the bottom of a small hill right behind our neighbor’s camper.
Many use this area as an affordable homesite. Several empty campers were on site with no vehicles - a bit creepy. Also, the lake has been drained to allow for work on the dam, so do your research before planning any lakeside activity.
Vincent B
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Lake was dry and very rough campers looked like they have been there for a while.
James H
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Roads were closed, so it was difficult to get there. When we arrived, the place was a dump! It looked like many were living there full time. We did NOT feel safe to stay there! Couldn’t get in touch with rec.gov on phone & no internet connection, so we kept driving & stayed in a hotel. I do NOT recommend this place!!
Kai Llamas
March 17, 2024
Nice place off season. Was pretty clean too. Shower house was full of ladybugs, but that's the south during season change. Nice hiking path. Great lake views. Worst part was that I was in the state of Mississippi. Much love!
Peggy W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Love the location and level spot
Stan M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Thank you so much for your service
Paul K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Very peaceful. We could only stay one night, and we wished that we had more time there.
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.
Dub Patton Campground is accessible via I-55, with the Coldwater exit providing direct access to Scenic Route 304, which leads to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7744 / -90.1147
Elevation: 81 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules
- 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.
- 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/
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