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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (707)
What Guests Are Saying
South Abutment Campground is praised for its clean, well-maintained sites, peaceful atmosphere, and quiet surroundings, making it an ideal getaway for relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the spacious, paved sites with full hookups, and the area's natural beauty, despite some concerns about low water levels in the lake. However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.
What Guests Are Saying
South Abutment Campground is praised for its clean, well-maintained sites, peaceful atmosphere, and quiet surroundings, making it an ideal getaway for relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the spacious, paved sites with full hookups, and the area's natural beauty, despite some concerns about low water levels in the lake. However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.
Review Summary
Delaney B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Wonderful campsite.
Karen S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The campground is actually very nice…however…there appears to be no regular staff or host who is taking care of the campground on a daily (or weekly) basis. Bathrooms are old and not cleaned on a daily basis. Sites are not cleaned and there was lots of deadfall and storm fall branches. Several of the sites look like they are being lived on permanently, which is in violation of the 14 day rule and lends a dumpy air to the campground.
Karen S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The campground is actually very nice…however…there appears to be no regular staff or host who is taking care of the campground on a daily (or weekly) basis. Bathrooms are old and not cleaned on a daily basis. Sites are not cleaned and there was lots of deadfall and storm fall branches. Several of the sites look like they are being lived on permanently, which is in violation of the 14 day rule and lends a dumpy air to the campground.
Melissa C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
I love it there. Very peaceful and always has a breeze. The grass is kept cut and it has updated electrical and sewer hookups. Large and handicap pads. The only downsides are the restrooms could be updated and of course there is no fishing right now as they are still working on the dam
Melissa C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
I love it there. Very peaceful and always has a breeze. The grass is kept cut and it has updated electrical and sewer hookups. Large and handicap pads. The only downsides are the restrooms could be updated and of course there is no fishing right now as they are still working on the dam
Janice T
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The spots were clean and super large and accommodating. It is one of our favorite places to camp.
Janice T
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The spots were clean and super large and accommodating. It is one of our favorite places to camp.
William T
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
As a disabled person the ranger are very prejudice and violated my ADA and civil rights, and allow their friends to let viscous pitbull dogs rule loose off and don't abide by the visious dog and leash laws.... !!!!!! I tried to call Jackson main office but got no where.......
William T
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
As a disabled person the ranger are very prejudice and violated my ADA and civil rights, and allow their friends to let viscous pitbull dogs rule loose off and don't abide by the visious dog and leash laws.... !!!!!! I tried to call Jackson main office but got no where.......
angela h
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Upon arriving, there was no host to get any information from. Once you come in, there's only one sign that tells you which campsites are in which direction. Once you get down to the area, there are no more signs telling you where to go for whatever campsite you have. The roads are a bit narrow and could use some work. There are lots of bumps and cracks on the roads. The original campsite that I had reserved was not going to fit us, it was to small and I'm guessing the water pipe has a leak because there was a decent sized muddy puddle around it, so I had to switch campsites. Some sites are level, and others need some work. Pretty campground. Most of the campsites I've seen so far have water, electric and sewage, which is really nice! The bathrooms were pretty dirty when I walked in them earlier, not something I plan to use. I do understand trying to get yard work done early, however, weed eating next to my camper at 7:15 in the morning just was not okay. The water is extremely low, so there is no way to get to it from what I can tell. After doing some research, the Arkabulta dam needs repairs done, so they lowered the water to relieve some of the stress on the dam. It will take years for the repairs to be done, so I'm assuming that means no water during that time. Just a heads up for those who like to fish and those of us who like water activities. I've seen a lot of random vehicles coming through the campground. I'm not sure why, but it def gives me an uneasy feeling.
Location & Directions for South Abutment Campground
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road, Coldwater, MS 38618-6548 United States
Elevation: 81 ft
Getting There
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.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Visitors should familiarize themselves with the park's general rules.
- A Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) is required on Arkabutla Lake for certain activities, with specific rules based on vessel length.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
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