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 South Abutment Campground
Number of accommodations: 71
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Skiing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (692)
What Guests Are Saying
South Abutment Campground offers a peaceful and well-kept environment, ideal for relaxation and enjoying nature. Many reviewers appreciated the cleanliness of the sites and facilities, spacious camping areas, and the quiet atmosphere, making it a great escape from daily life. However, some concerns were noted regarding outdated bathrooms, lack of water activities due to low lake levels, and occasional maintenance issues, including power outages and service challenges. Overall, it is viewed as a lovely campground with potential for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
South Abutment Campground offers a peaceful and well-kept environment, ideal for relaxation and enjoying nature. Many reviewers appreciated the cleanliness of the sites and facilities, spacious camping areas, and the quiet atmosphere, making it a great escape from daily life. However, some concerns were noted regarding outdated bathrooms, lack of water activities due to low lake levels, and occasional maintenance issues, including power outages and service challenges. Overall, it is viewed as a lovely campground with potential for improvement.
Review Summary
Terry M
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Excellent Campground, great sites.
The only bummer was that the men’s bathroom stalls did not have locks on the door and the toilets felt like they were really rocking at the base. Group camp used the same bathroom, not sure if that explains it, but not very comfortable waiting for someone else to come in.
The bathroom was not good, however the rest of our camping experiences at the camp were super nice. I would definitely go there again.
Terry M
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Excellent Campground, great sites.
The only bummer was that the men’s bathroom stalls did not have locks on the door and the toilets felt like they were really rocking at the base. Group camp used the same bathroom, not sure if that explains it, but not very comfortable waiting for someone else to come in.
The bathroom was not good, however the rest of our camping experiences at the camp were super nice. I would definitely go there again.
Michael Z
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Beautiful well maintained campground. One of the finest we've found in our many travels.
Michael Z
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Beautiful well maintained campground. One of the finest we've found in our many travels.
Mark B
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
We arrived fairly late in the afternoon. We found our spot and immediately were overwhelmed by loud music from a family a few spots away. Needless to say the more drunk they got the louder the music became. This went on I think until about 11:30pm. When we got up in the morning my wife walked down to the ladies room and was greeted by what seemed to be a homeless woman sitting on the floor wrapped in a blanket and talking on a cell phone. She went back to the ladies bathroom a couple of hours later and the woman was still there on the floor wrapped up in a blanket. On the drive out it seemed that there are several people living there with garbage laying around their campsites. Sad really, it seems like it could be a nice place to stay.
Mark B
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
We arrived fairly late in the afternoon. We found our spot and immediately were overwhelmed by loud music from a family a few spots away. Needless to say the more drunk they got the louder the music became. This went on I think until about 11:30pm. When we got up in the morning my wife walked down to the ladies room and was greeted by what seemed to be a homeless woman sitting on the floor wrapped in a blanket and talking on a cell phone. She went back to the ladies bathroom a couple of hours later and the woman was still there on the floor wrapped up in a blanket. On the drive out it seemed that there are several people living there with garbage laying around their campsites. Sad really, it seems like it could be a nice place to stay.
Harry F
VerifiedApril 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Camp site was great.
Harry F
VerifiedApril 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Camp site was great.
Debbie A
VerifiedApril 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Beautiful campsites. Clean and well kept.
Debbie A
VerifiedApril 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Beautiful campsites. Clean and well kept.
Location South Abutment Campground
Address:
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
Coldwater, MS, 38618-6548
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7467 / -90.1325
Elevation: 81 feet
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.
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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