Can you reserve a site at Outlet Channel (Sardis)?

Yes, Outlet Channel (Sardis) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Outlet Channel (Sardis), Mississippi — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Welcome to Sardis Lake, we are glad you have decided to learn more about our lake and know you will have a good time once you get here. Whether you are planning for a day or a week; or if you are into the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating or camping, you are going to discover a wide selection of activity options. Sardis Lake stretches over 98,000 acres of land and water through Panola, Lafayette and Marshall counties in beautiful Northwest Mississippi. Come explore and discover for yourself our forest, lakes and recreational activities.

The Outlet Channel/Riverview area offers beautiful views of the 400-acre "Lower Lake" below Sardis Dam. The area is great for picnicking and offers some of the best bank fishing at Sardis Lake.

Recreation

Aside from offering some of the best bank fishing at Sardis Lake the area also has a group picnic shelter and individual picnic sites.

Facilities

There is one group picnic shelter in the area. The group shelter is reservable. Outlet Channel/Riverview also has over 30 individual picnic sites and a small basketball court. The area is also adjacent to a swim beach.

Natural Features

Outlet Channel/Riverview is located on the shore of the "Lower Lake" at Sardis. The Lower Lake is a 400 acre lake on the downstream side of Sardis Dam.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (662) 563-4531.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: Outlet

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Outlet Channel (Sardis)

Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Riverside (410)	Outlet	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	150

Getting there

From Interstate 55 at Batesville, MS the area is approximately 8 miles east on MS Hwy 35 / 315. Pavilion will be on your left closest to outlet channel. From Interstate 55 at Sardis , you can drive approximately 8 miles east on Hwy. 315 to reach the area.

34.40054, -89.78959 · 34°24'1.9"N 89°47'22.5"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Aug, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	56	65	74	82	89	92	92	86	76	63	54
Low °F	33	37	44	52	62	70	74	72	66	54	43	36
Precip in	4.8	5.5	5.5	5.9	5.4	5.3	4.2	3.2	3.7	4.1	4.3	6.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

The group picnic shelter at Riverside is reservable for $100 per day.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Outlet Channel (Sardis)

Can you reserve a site at Outlet Channel (Sardis)?: Yes, Outlet Channel (Sardis) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Outlet Channel (Sardis) have?: 1 site.

Camping near Outlet Channel (Sardis)

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Contact

Phone 662-563-4531
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Outlet Channel (Sardis)