South Abutment Pavilion
Campground · Mississippi · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 240 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: NA
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, pets allowed.
2 campsites at South Abutment Pavilion
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Abutment - 734 | NA | Group Standard Electric | — | — | — | 100 | |
| South Abutment - 821 | NA | Group Standard Electric | — | — | — | 100 |
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.
34.74968, -90.12803 · 34°44'58.8"N 90°7'40.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
$75.00
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about South Abutment Pavilion
- Can you reserve a site at South Abutment Pavilion?
- Yes, South Abutment Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does South Abutment Pavilion have?
- 2 sites.
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Contact
- Phone (662)562-6261
- Email Arkabutla.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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