U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · MS
South Abutment Pavilion
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2Sites
The place
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. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 2
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | South Abutment - 734 | group standard electric | — | — | |
| NA | South Abutment - 821 | group standard electric | — | — |
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.
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Fees
$75.00
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This campground sits in MS-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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