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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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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 However, issues such as occasional power outages, outdated bathroom facilities, and a lack of staff presence have been noted.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
Mike G
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Large amounts of pine needles,leaves etc. around picnic table/fire pit area. Obviously the site had not been cleaned for some time. Bathrooms were not clean, bugs everywhere.
Lavera N
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Nice site, except for the fire ants.
Richard F
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Had a problem with ants; even though we only stayed 1 night, they set up camp. 7 days later, still finding them. The sites in the area hadn't been cleaned in what looked like a few weeks. Old cigarette butts around the site, and there was other trash on the ground. The only staff we saw just did a casual drive-by but never got out to inspect a recently departed site. I picked up trash around our site enough too fill a grocery store plastic bag. Very disappointed.
Joseph W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Site is not close to level. Had rust or mud in the water supply. Circuit breaker tripped with no a/c on. Took a while before breaker would reset
Tom S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Clean and quiet, we camp here a lot
Guy A
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Being severely disabled because of breathing difficulties handicapped site 57 is ideal for me. I most enjoyed the enlarging of the lake. water actually came into the valley and got very close to the campsite. They had to let water out again. Contractor is on the dam making repairs. I am 71 and hope I live long enough to see the lake full. Would be able to fish from that campsite. That would be really cool for someone like me that can' walk very far.
Debbie
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
We live locally so we know that the lake is not accessible right now, but if you’re just wanting to get away and relax where it’s nice and quiet, it was a perfect spot to go. I cannot read the facilities because we didn’t need to use them, but the areas were all very well Kept and not grown over. We will definitely be booking again for our little staycation.
Peggy R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: SOUTH ABUTMENT
Loved how quite it was.
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
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
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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