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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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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
Gwendolyn S
VerifiedApril 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Nice and quiet. It seems to be better kept up. Sites were blown off, fire pits clean, bathrooms clean. Even though there’s not much water in the lake, it’s still a very nice camping experience.
Gwendolyn S
VerifiedApril 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Nice and quiet. It seems to be better kept up. Sites were blown off, fire pits clean, bathrooms clean. Even though there’s not much water in the lake, it’s still a very nice camping experience.
Maurice T
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
I really enjoyed staying at this campsite. It was quiet, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing and getting away from the noise of everyday life. The surroundings were beautiful, and the atmosphere made it easy to unwind and enjoy nature. Site 18 was nice went down hill to set up tents was better than staying near the top.
Maurice T
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
I really enjoyed staying at this campsite. It was quiet, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing and getting away from the noise of everyday life. The surroundings were beautiful, and the atmosphere made it easy to unwind and enjoy nature. Site 18 was nice went down hill to set up tents was better than staying near the top.
David H
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Quiet
Sue M
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
This is a beautiful, peaceful campground. Site 23 had a huge patio area on a pad with a picnic table, grill and a tabletop beside the grill. We were visiting the Memphis area and even though it was a 45 minute drive, it was well worth the time to enjoy the park.
Stephanie H
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
First time camping with a new trailer. Spot was flat, and spacious. All of the campground was well maintained. FHU all worked as it should. Will return soon.
Michael K
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Please trim the trees to improve campground and ingress/egress clearance. We have been coming here for 10 years. The upgrades to full hook ups have been great and grounds upkeep are greatly appreciated. We stopped visiting for about a year due to low overhead clearance on MS-301. That issue is resolved. However, the low clearances within the park and the old beach/day use area is making entry/exit difficult.
Joseph W
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Great site, no barking dogs, no loud music, no kids running through your campsite. That's all I look for when camping
James J
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Site was short for a large camper
Would be ok for 30 ft or less
Lots are fairly narrow does have full hookup and rest rooms if needed
Only 50 minutes south of downtown Memphis
Very quite
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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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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