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  3. Outlet Channel Day Use

Camping at Outlet Channel Day Use near Coldwater

Public campground · Coldwater · 1 campsite

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Outlet Channel Day Use sits on the lower side of Arkabutla Dam along the Coldwater River in the rolling hills of northwest Mississippi, a short drive from Memphis. The riverfront pavilion and group shelter sit among shady stands of oak, hickory, beech, sweetgum and birch, and the outlet channel itself is a favored spot for crappie anglers and shore fishing.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 3 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

Campsites

River - 761
RV or tentHookups not listed
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from $75/night
$75/night · Before taxes & fees
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You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

Check datesSites from $75/night

Amenities & location

Check-in
07:00 AM
Checkout
09:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
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Outlet Channel Day Use: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Outlet Channel Day Use?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Outlet Channel Day Use have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Outlet Channel Day Use?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Outlet Channel Day Use?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $75/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 3905 Arkabutla Dam Road (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (3 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great place to have a kids birthday party. ”

Emily P 5 · May 2023 · Recreation.gov

“We had a great day with beautiful weather. ”

Ronald B 5 · Oct 2022 · Recreation.gov

“We had to cancel due to the heat advisory ”

James A 4 · Aug 2021 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights47 sites open for every night

South Abutment Campground

0.9 mi from Outlet Channel Day Use (straight-line) 4.0 · 324 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Dub Patton Campground

1.3 mi from Outlet Channel Day Use (straight-line) 4.0 · 96 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights31 sites open for every night

Hernando Point Campground

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Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites $30/night
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Compare site types

Site counts from the Recreation.gov listing. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Memphis Mojo Bus Tour Memphis area · 1.5 hr–3 hr · from $38/person
    • Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options Memphis area · 2 hr–7 hr · from $45/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour Memphis area · 3 hr · from $85/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2017 Jayco White Hawk
2017 Jayco White Hawk

Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 5 · 96 mi from campground

$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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The Dahlia
The Dahlia

Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 197 mi from campground

$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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The Jeffrey
The Jeffrey

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 197 mi from campground

$129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Outlet Channel Day Use

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

Memphis area · 1.5 hr–3 hr · from $38/person

Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options
Memphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options

Memphis area · 2 hr–7 hr · from $45/person

Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour
Taste of Downtown Memphis Food Tour

Memphis area · 3 hr · from $85/person

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Memphis Discovery Tour
Memphis Discovery Tour

Memphis area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $49/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $75 per night
  • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $75 per night
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission
Memphis City Tour with Sun Studio Admission

Memphis area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $92/person

Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour
Haunted Memphis Walking Ghost Tour

Memphis area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale

Memphis area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $33/person

Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River
Memphis Discovery Tour with Riverboat Cruise on Mississippi River

Memphis area · 6 hr · from $90/person

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Memphis area · 6.5 hr · from $95/person