South Abutment Campground

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78Sites

85 ftMax rig

The place

South Abutment Recreation 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 Families come to Arkabutla Lake to enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking. Wildlife management areas around Arkabutla Lake boast a combined 30,000 acres of public hunting lands where whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail and waterfowl roam. Several trails wind around the lake and throughout the nearby landscape. Keep reading

The Coldwater River Nature Trail System encompasses two hiking trails as well as an interpretive trail that helps educate hikers on the wildlife and ecosystem. The Swinging Bridge Nature Trail is also nearby, and includes a section of land that was part of the river prior to the dam being built. This trail is also an interpretive educational trail. Thousands of people each year visit Arkabutla Lake to go fishing. The lake is home to several species of native fish to Mississippi waters, such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie. Facilities This year-round campground offers 81 family sites and one group day-use shelter, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and drinking water, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. Natural Features The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees. Nearby Attractions The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course is just below the Arkabutla Dam near Pratt Road. The course has 18 holes and is free to the public. The Senatobia Wetlands project is just a 30-minute drive from the park. It provides visitors with educational displays and an area to observe wildlife and waterfowl. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival will also be charged the first nights use fee. No-shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. If your reservation is for 1 night, and you ahve been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.

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The sites · 78

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
SOUTH ABUTMENT	01	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	02	standard electric	37 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	03	standard electric	60 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	04	standard electric	65 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	05	standard electric	29 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	06	standard electric	36 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	07	standard electric	52 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	08	standard electric	53 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	09	standard electric	55 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	10	standard electric	58 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	11	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	12	standard electric	47 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	13	standard electric	60 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	14	standard electric	43 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	15	standard electric	68 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	16	standard electric	40 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	17	standard electric	55 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	18	standard electric	66 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	19	management	73 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	20	standard electric	58 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	21	standard electric	80 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	22	standard electric	76 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	23	standard electric	80 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	24	standard electric	80 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	25	standard electric	66 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	26	standard electric	30 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	27	standard electric	75 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	28	standard electric	79 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	29	standard electric	76 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	30	standard electric	68 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	31	standard electric	79 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	32	standard electric	68 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	33	standard electric	80 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	34	standard electric	85 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	35	standard electric	81 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	36	standard electric	67 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	37	standard electric	68 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	38	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	39	standard electric	59 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	41	standard electric	58 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	42	standard electric	60 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	43	standard electric	57 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	44	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	45	standard electric	60 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	46	standard electric	51 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	47	standard electric	58 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	48	standard electric	52 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	49	standard electric	60 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	50	standard electric	56 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	52	standard electric	59 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	53	management	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	54	standard electric	64 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	55	standard electric	58 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	56	standard electric	28 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	57	standard electric	67 ft	50	yes
SOUTH ABUTMENT	58	standard electric	33 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	59	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	60	standard electric	59 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	61	standard electric	60 ft	50
SOUTH ABUTMENT	62	standard electric	34 ft	50	yes

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

$20.00

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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