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South Abutment Pavilion
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Coldwater · Mississippi · Arkabutla Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Arkabutla Lake |
| Location | Coldwater · Mississippi · Arkabutla Lake · 34.74968, -90.12803 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group standard 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 1 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | $75.00 |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterFlush toiletsLake accessPlaygroundWater spigots |
| Phone | (662)562-6261 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview South Abutment Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River.
Recreation Water is nearby, but no designated swim areas. PFDs are required to be worn while swimming.
Facilities Two pavilions, two restrooms, a playground, and plenty of parking for everyone.
Natural Features Located on a bluff overlooking the dam and lake. Playground for kids, and plenty of additional picnic tables and grills in the area.
Nearby Attractions Arkabutla Lake is situated about 30 minutes south of Memphis. We have three class A campgrounds nearby that will support RV's or tent camping with electric, water, and sewage hookups on site. We also have an additional three primitive campgrounds for tent camping only.
Charges & Cancellations Cancellations may be made up until the day before the day of reservation.
Directions, from the listing
South Abutment Day Use is located on top of the hill between the South Abutment Campgrounds and the west side of Arkabutla Dam.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · COLDWATER MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOutlet Channel Day Use
1 mi straight-line · Coldwater MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBayou Point Day Use
1 mi straight-line · Coldwater MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDub Patton Pavilion
2 mi straight-line · Coldwater MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDub Patton Campground
2 mi straight-line · COLDWATER Mississippi
Trip Card — South Abutment Pavilion
Coldwater · Mississippi · Arkabutla Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Coldwater · Mississippi · Arkabutla Lake |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10122575 · 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.