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Pat's Bluff
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sardis · Mississippi · Sardis Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Sardis Lake |
| Location | Sardis · Mississippi · Sardis Lake · 34.42063, -89.73248 · Map |
| Sites | 15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 rv electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 of 15 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 16 of 15 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 15 sites · 30 ft: 15 sites · 35 ft: 15 sites · 40 ft: 15 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $20.00 per night |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 16 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 662-563-4531 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Pat’s Bluff is a 15 site campground located on the southern shoreline of Sardis Lake. Conveniently located near I-55, Sardis Lake consistently ranks as one of the top crappie fishing location in the country. The 32,000 reservoir is also a great fishery for bass and catfish and offers many other outdoor activities as well.
Recreation Sardis Lake offers an array of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, camping, picnicking and many others. Pat’s Bluff Recreation Area includes a boat ramp, picnic shelter, and campground available to visitors.
Facilities Pat’s Bluff has 15 campsites with water and electric hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and a dump station are available in the campground. The area also offers a group picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
Natural Features Sardis Lake’s total area covers 98,000 acres in the rolling hills of North Mississippi. As part of Sardis Lake, Pat’s Bluff is appropriately named because of the sandstone bluff that prominent on the shoreline of Sardis Lake. The Pat’s Bluff Recreation Area is covered in a mixture of hardwood and pine forests that open up for great views of Sardis Lake.
Nearby Attractions Pat’s Bluff campground is located off of MS Highway 278. It is a 20 minute drive to the university town of Oxford, MS (Home of Ole Miss) and a 10 minute drive to Batesville, MS. The towns of Sardis and Como are also nearby.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate 55 take the Hwy. 278 east exit at Batesville, MS. Follow the road approximately 10 miles and take a left onto BlackJack Road. Follow Blackjack Road approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn right onto Sardis Lake Drive. Follow Sardis Lake Drive for approximately 6 miles and the road dead ends straight at Pat's Bluff Recreation Area. Follow the road straight to get to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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3 mi straight-line · Sardis MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersEngineer Point
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Trip Card — Pat's Bluff
Sardis · Mississippi · Sardis Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Sardis · Mississippi · Sardis Lake |
| Fees | $20.00 per night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 15 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10046288 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.