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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Showers
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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
Lisa Q
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Site 21 is angled entry which is fine however the end of the road is closed so you can not pull your RV out without having to back up all the way to the main Rd with it. ALSO the fire ring and picnic table are on the back side of your camper right next to your sewer lines. We were unable to use them all weekend. Even if you were tent camping who wants to sit by a fire next to the sewer system?!?! Bathhouse was full of water considering the showers are not in the same unit. And they were a very dirty mess. Only sites we liked the set up on were 20 (which is not listed as a site) and 12. Don't go by the site pics either. None of them get cleared of the pine needles. You can not see the concrete/asphalt where your camper goes
Kimberly S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Very peaceful. All other campers were quiet and made our stay enjoyable
WL H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
I would like to see grass and the ground taken care of the golf ⛳ Crouse taken better care of I love camping 🏕 around the lakes
Virginia W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Site 65 is now a full hook up site. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. One bar for Verizon. Good access roads. Very poor signage. Nowhere is there a sign for the campground. If I have any complaint, it would be that at the edge of the pad is about an 18” steep slope covered in pine needles. You can’t tell how solid the ground is under the needles. Stepping in the wrong spot can have you sink to your ankle. Not bueno. Extending the gravel at a less steep slope would have been much better.
Markus K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Great place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
Jane S
June 7, 2022
Not much to see or do unless you have a boat or fishing license. The area was nice, lots of trees. Be prepared for ticks, bugs and ants.
Carol H
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
If you have ever wanted to experience a hobo camp, this is the place.
Bring extra trash bags and gloves.
Diapers, used oil containers, bottles, cans, just imagine anything you would put in the trash and you will find it laying on the ground there.
Sad park that is neglected.
Most discussing COE park I have ever visited.
Carol Hough
March 31, 2022
Bring extra trash bags and disposal gloves. A rake will also come in handy.
Loop 1-20 is a local hobo camp.
No sewer hook up, but no problem, run it out on the ground. They started installing sewer, but stopped and the pvc pipe juts out at odd angles. Enjoy that.
Large dumpster just outside the entrance, but more trash on the ground. Feel free to toss the trash out into the woods. Oil quart containers, clothing, shoes, diapers, cans, bottles, tires.
Bring your dogs and feel free to leave them out off leash. No need to clean up after them. Just yell bad dog and enjoy your carefree stay.
If staying in a hobo camp is on your bucket list, this place is a must see.
Stephanie G
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
The bathrooms were kept warm, which I greatly appreciated. The sites were small and very close together. This did not affect me, because I was the only person in this section. My site was right next to a bright street light. There were also other bright lights around. This was very bothersome. When I go out camping, it is to be in nature, not to feel like you are on a city block. You can not enjoy the stars or the sun rise with the light hiding the views.
Tracy B
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DUB PATTON AREA
Though colder than we desired we found the campground beautiful and the facilities more than expected.
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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Last updated: June 5, 2026