Pat's Bluff
Campground · Mississippi · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 15
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 334 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Pat’s Bluff is a 15 site campground located on the southern shoreline of Sardis Lake. Conveniently located near I-55, Sardis Lake consistently ranks as one of the top crappie fishing location in the country. The 32,000 reservoir is also a great fishery for bass and catfish and offers many other outdoor activities as well.
Recreation
Sardis Lake offers an array of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, camping, picnicking and many others. Pat’s Bluff Recreation Area includes a boat ramp, picnic shelter, and campground available to visitors.
Facilities
Pat’s Bluff has 15 campsites with water and electric hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and a dump station are available in the campground. The area also offers a group picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
Natural Features
Sardis Lake’s total area covers 98,000 acres in the rolling hills of North Mississippi. As part of Sardis Lake, Pat’s Bluff is appropriately named because of the sandstone bluff that prominent on the shoreline of Sardis Lake. The Pat’s Bluff Recreation Area is covered in a mixture of hardwood and pine forests that open up for great views of Sardis Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Pat’s Bluff campground is located off of MS Highway 278. It is a 20 minute drive to the university town of Oxford, MS (Home of Ole Miss) and a 10 minute drive to Batesville, MS. The towns of Sardis and Como are also nearby.
The facts
- 15 bookable sites
- 16 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Lower End, Upper End
Site types
- 15 RV Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
16 campsites at Pat's Bluff
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lower End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Lower End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Lower End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Lower End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Lower End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 HOST SITE | Upper End | Management | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Upper End | Rv Electric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 55 take the Hwy. 278 east exit at Batesville, MS. Follow the road approximately 10 miles and take a left onto BlackJack Road. Follow Blackjack Road approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn right onto Sardis Lake Drive. Follow Sardis Lake Drive for approximately 6 miles and the road dead ends straight at Pat's Bluff Recreation Area. Follow the road straight to get to the campground.
34.42063, -89.73248 · 34°25'14.3"N 89°43'56.9"W
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, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
$20.00 per night
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 Pat's Bluff
- Can you reserve a site at Pat's Bluff?
- Yes, Pat's Bluff is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pat's Bluff have?
- 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Pat's Bluff?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pat's Bluff.
- Does Pat's Bluff have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Pat's Bluff?
- Campfires are allowed at Pat's Bluff. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Pat's Bluff
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- Outlet Channel (Sardis) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Acres 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Paradise Point 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Grove (MS) 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cypress Point 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hurricane Landing 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hurricane Landing Day Use 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Contact
- Phone 662-563-4531
- Email sardis-lake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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