Dam Area Central
Campground · Mississippi · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 150
- People per site
- 196 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Dam Area Central is located near the intersection of Hwy 332 and the Toe Road. This beautiful shaded area is located just 5 miles from the city of Grenada.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities in the Dam Area Central Recreation Area include playgrounds, ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a mile long fitness trail.
Facilities
Pavilion 563 can accommodate up to 150 individuals.
Pavilion 502 can accommodate up to 50 individuals.
Natural Features
Many different wildlife and plant species can be viewed in this area and are easy to spot as you walk along the Dam Area Central Fitness Trail.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include the Overlook, Old Fort Cannon Area, Lost Bluff Hiking Trail, and The Dogwoods Golf Course at Hugh White State Park.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: Dam Area Central
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
2 campsites at Dam Area Central
Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion 502 | Dam Area Central | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 50 | 🐾 |
| Pavilion 563 | Dam Area Central | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | 🐾 |
Getting there
33.83322, -89.77600 · 33°49'59.6"N 89°46'33.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Pavilion 563 requires $100 fee to reserve. Pavilion 502 requires $50 fee to reserve.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Dam Area Central
- Can you reserve a site at Dam Area Central?
- Yes, Dam Area Central is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dam Area Central have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Dam Area Central?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Area Central.
Camping near Dam Area Central
- North Abutment Day Use 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Abutment 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Abutment B 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Abutment A 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eagle Point Campground 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grenada Landing 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Graysport 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ford's Well Day Use Area 20.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Branch Campground 20.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Water Valley Landing 21.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Water Valley Landing Day Use Area 21.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) 21.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 662-226-1679
- Email Grenada.Lake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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