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
Chuck D
VerifiedDecember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Clean campground. Lake was drained due to breach repairs in the dam. Only stayed one night while passing through. A huge eagle's nest is in a tree in our site. Saw three eagles.
Amy D
VerifiedDecember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Enjoyed a week camping at Hernando Point campground Thanksgiving week. Even though water is mostly down due to repair work on the dam, the fall scenery was beautiful! Lots of big trees, deer, squirrels, ducks, etc. the campground was quiet, clean, and campground hosts very helpful. Great location for a getaway while only being 15 minutes from local towns. Always enjoy our time here.
Paul M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Absolutely love this camp ground just wish they would do a little more up keep ! The bathroom showers could use an overhaul or at least some shower heads that work properly !
Tracy M
VerifiedDecember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
It was a nice cool fall getaway. The site was nice and level. Fire ring close by. Didn’t use the picnic table. There is a small drainage ditch between the camping pad and the fire pit/table area. It had rained so it was soggy. Would not normally be a problem. Good view of the lake and sunset.
Chip L
VerifiedDecember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Overall, not a bad place to stay. It would have been nice to know that the lake has been drained due to a problem with the dam. All those pretty lake views in the pictures are not there right now. In the mens' showers there needs to be a better shower curtain solution -- the curtains are hung too high so that the water goes everywhere and out onto the floor in the dressing part of the stalls. If the curtains were lower the water has a better chance of staying inside the shower. Then, dressing would be a lot easier and dryer.
The restroom area was kept nice and clean which was appreciated. Again, not a bad place to stay. Quiet, and a good place to camp out for a few nights.
Albert C
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Had a bad 30A breaker at my site! The next morning while having my coffee the Ranger drove through and i told him about it! In a couple hours the Electrician was there and changed it! They are on top of things , I expected to be using the 110 outlet the whole time i was there! Thank you for taking care of business!
Robert Michael N
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Nice parking pads, sewer and water hookups., pet friendly because of large open areas.
Chandler S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
None
Chris S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Beautiful, serene park. Nice, clean camping spots and restrooms/showers. Even thought the lake is drained, the remaining landscape is a beautiful prairie. We also camped below an Eagle’s nest and the nesting pair arrived as we prepared to leave.
Roger S
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Was disappointed with the size of the site. Very narrow and the septic connection was a long distance from the water and electric connection, up at the front of the site. Would have needed a 30 ft hose to connect.
Could not find a host or anyone there to check in and have a car moved off our site that someone had just parked there. Waited for 35 min before owner came back and moved it.
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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