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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Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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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
Matthew T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Without a gate and no hosts on site, there's a lot of criminal activity. There was a domestic incident and since it was after 16:30 there Rangers were not at work. We told the Rangers the next day about it and they said the people were getting evicted anyways for non-payment. We left a day after that, and they were still there with no signs of leaving. Not sure what the "host" do here, or at least I think they are host since they have wooden skirting around their 5th wheel and about 4 vehicles...free rent I guess (same goes with the Desoto County Sherrif Deputy staying here). At least the grass is getting mowed now.
Matthew T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
a good stop over between places
Matthew T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
its a place to stay if you need to go into Memphis, but that's all (no gate and no host so it can be party central for the weekenders)
Ronald S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Excellent site.
Ruth S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Nice campground and pretty easy to get to. This is pretty much a "self-service" campground. There is no office to register at, no Park Ranger on duty. We didn't really see camp hosts much, if at all. You have to find your site yourself and signage is minimal/non-existent.
Overall though, nice park (although the water is very low). It rained the entire time we were there. Our site was ok as we were slightly "up hill" but other sites were under water. Lots of trees so and our Starlink had a lot of obstructions.
Great for a short stay.
Susan B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
This site is not on the lake. It is well shaded and close to bath house and bathrooms.
Brandon C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Good, clean campgrounds with plenty of space and great views.
Karen A
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
I was on site 38 and it was excellent. Level, lots of shade in early September. Big concrete handicapped accessible area but picnic table not on concrete. It was off to the side in the grass, which was okay with me but maybe not for someone needing level ground w/ table. It was a big roomy site not close to anyone on either side. Definitely will mark it as a ❤️ one!
Edwin N
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Very nice place clean and quiet
Clovis H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: HERNANDO POINT
Hernando Point Campground, Hernando, MS
This was a good place to spend a few days while exploring the Memphis area. Our site was #23, a long level pull-thru with full hook-ups and a view of what little lake there is. They are working on the dam, so the lake is extremely low and not very pleasing to look at. This is pretty much a self-service campground; the office was closed and there was no one around and no instructions about checking in, getting a map, or to answer questions. A couple of sites appeared to be occupied by either camp host or full timers, but there was never anyone around either of those sites. We never saw a ranger or host the entire time we were there. Our site had no shade, but several of the back-in spaces were very shady. The grass needed to be mowed and there was a water leak at our site, so apparently there was not much maintenance being done.
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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Last updated: June 5, 2026