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Camping at South Abutment Pavilion near Coldwater

Public campground · Coldwater · 2 campsites

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

About this campground

Perched on a bluff above Arkabutla Dam, the South Abutment Day Use Area gives you a broad view of the Coldwater River as it spills into Arkabutla Lake and the steady sailboats that favor these open waters. The site sits on the top of the hill between the South Abutment Campgrounds and the west side of the dam, so you get the sense of being close to the locks and spillway without being down on the boat ramps.

No reviews listedBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

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

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

Campsites

South Abutment - 734
RV or tent · Up to 100 peopleHookups not listed
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from $75/night
South Abutment - 821
RV or tent · Up to 100 peopleElectric
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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

  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Playground
  • Accessible Scenic Overlook
Check-in
8:00 AM
Checkout
10:00 PM
Pets
Pets not allowed

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 electric individual site.

Location

3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd
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South Abutment Pavilion: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at South Abutment Pavilion?
2 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does South Abutment Pavilion have RV hookups?
1 electric individual site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at South Abutment Pavilion?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (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 2 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric individual site
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
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 Rd (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights47 sites open for every night

South Abutment Campground

0.3 mi from South Abutment Pavilion (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

1.9 mi from South Abutment Pavilion (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

3.5 mi from South Abutment Pavilion (straight-line) 4.0 · 517 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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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: 2 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 South Abutment Pavilion

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