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 Hernando Point Campground
Number of accommodations: 76
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 (580)
What Guests Are Saying
Hernando Point Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites with full hookups, making it a great escape close to home. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views, and the presence of wildlife, including a bald eagle nest. While the lake is currently dry due to dam repairs, guests still enjoy the campground for its tranquility and plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Hernando Point Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites with full hookups, making it a great escape close to home. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views, and the presence of wildlife, including a bald eagle nest. While the lake is currently dry due to dam repairs, guests still enjoy the campground for its tranquility and plan to return.
Review Summary
Laurie F
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Beautiful park, nice big lots.
Joe S
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Great park! Full hookups and spacious lots. Cell signal is good nearer the lake.
David H
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
There were lots of off road vehicles and shooting range noise this time, even after dark. We have stayed here a few times, but this is the first time we have noticed the sound. Campsite was clean, bathhouse was always stocked. Beautiful views of the drained lake and eagle nest.
Russell F
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Is one of our favorite stops on our trip down to Florida for the winter we will also be stopping on the way back home.
Joe S
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Hernando Point is quiet and spacious, and will once again have great views of the lake once the work on the dam is completed. I wonder if they have named the Bald Eagle nesting on the A loop…
Thomas M
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
It's a very pretty and quiet location with full hook-ups. Well off the beaten path so there isn't road noise. We will go back. It has been added to our favorite list.
Lisa O
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
I camped at Hernando Point Campground four times in 2023 — once during a tornado! The campsites are clean, accommodating, and picturesque. The restrooms are clean. It’s easy to navigate the campground. Park personnel are friendly. I was extremely impressed on a spring evening when tornadoes effectively hit all around the campground (thankfully missing us). A park ranger came to my campsite and advised me to move my SUV to the bathhouse area and take shelter there. A deputy with DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department stayed with campers in the bathhouse until the tornadoes passed, and stayed in the park overnight. This is exactly how you hope things will play out during a weather emergency. That experience serves to boost my confidence in the management at Hernando Point and the interagency response. I anticipate further visits to this National Park for that reason, and for the reasons we all visit National Parks: To experience and better appreciate our natural resources. Hernando Point is somewhat of a hidden gem.
Justin M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Still a decent view.
Lacy H
VerifiedDecember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Full hook ups, one of the best I have camped at. No water in lake.
Matthew T
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
The place has improved over the years, but still just a good stop over or place to stay if you have to go into Memphis. Crime in the area is getting worse...the past two times we've camped here there was a police chase thru the campground and next time four cop cars surrounded a guy trying to get away from them. Since there isn't a gate and no hosts around, a lot of drug deals take place here.
Location Hernando Point Campground
Address:
End Of Wheeler Road
Hernando, MS, 38632
United States
From I-55, take the Hernando, Mississippi exit and turn west. Continue to to HWY 51 and turn south. Turn west on Wheeler Road and follow signs into campground.
Hernando Point Campground is accessible from I-55 via the Hernando exit, approximately 2 miles away. From I-55, travelers can reach HWY 51, which is also nearby.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7336 / -90.0689
Elevation: 76 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors that coast guard approved personal floatation device is required when conducting activities on or in the waters of Arkabutla Lake. These activities include but are not limited to swimming, waterskiing, riding on personal watercraft, kayaking, and other boating related activities. If vessel is under 16 feet in length a PFD is mandatory at all times. If vessel is over 16 feet in length, PFDs are only required while making way under main propulsion.
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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