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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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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
Debbie A
VerifiedMarch 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
South Abutment is a very nice campground with beautiful views. The restroom was clean and warm which was important since we were there the weekend in March when it snowed
Debbie A
VerifiedMarch 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
South Abutment is a very nice campground with beautiful views. The restroom was clean and warm which was important since we were there the weekend in March when it snowed
Kim S
March 14, 2022
Very quiet, beautiful and peaceful location. It was a 30 minute trip to nearest grocery store.
Kim S
March 14, 2022
Very quiet, beautiful and peaceful location. It was a 30 minute trip to nearest grocery store.
Leon D
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
We love Corps parks, and stay at them frequently. This one is nice, but needs some TLC. The electric hookups are undependable, some working some not, and it doesn't seem that they've done much cleanup or maintenance since various storms have hit. Lots of downed trees, broken branches on or near the sites, buckled pavement and huge potholes. But it's in a nice location, and the rangers are super friendly and helpful.
Leon D
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
We love Corps parks, and stay at them frequently. This one is nice, but needs some TLC. The electric hookups are undependable, some working some not, and it doesn't seem that they've done much cleanup or maintenance since various storms have hit. Lots of downed trees, broken branches on or near the sites, buckled pavement and huge potholes. But it's in a nice location, and the rangers are super friendly and helpful.
Stephanie G
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The site is well maintained. The cell coverage varies from site to site. I had only one bar and could make phone calls but could not receive or send texts or get online. The power went out when I was there. A transformer had blown. Because of the New Years holiday, they were unable to repair it any time soon, so they refunded us for the time the power was out and allowed us to move to a site with power. For me, this meant better cell coverage as well!
Stephanie G
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
The site is well maintained. The cell coverage varies from site to site. I had only one bar and could make phone calls but could not receive or send texts or get online. The power went out when I was there. A transformer had blown. Because of the New Years holiday, they were unable to repair it any time soon, so they refunded us for the time the power was out and allowed us to move to a site with power. For me, this meant better cell coverage as well!
WL H
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
bathroom very clean
WL H
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
bathroom very clean
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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