South Abutment Campground
South Abutment Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Mississippi. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 34.74667, -90.13250
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 662-562-6261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Abutment Campground
Overview 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. 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, beec
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Army Corps of Engineers · 2.2 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dub Patton Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Dub Patton Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Hernando Point Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.7 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Mid-South RV Park (Closed) | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Hollywood Casino RV Park | RV park | 17 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #168 | Overnight parking | 17 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.