How booked is South Abutment Pavilion?
as of July 24Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check South Abutment Pavilionaround the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
About this campground
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.
Getting there
South Abutment Day Use is located on top of the hill between the South Abutment Campgrounds and the west side of Arkabutla Dam.
Activities
- PICNICKING
- WATER ACCESS
- PHOTOGRAPHY
Nearby federal campgrounds
Never miss an opening at South Abutment Pavilion
Popular Mississippi campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch South Abutment Pavilionaround the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.