Dub Patton Campground
Arkabutla Lake
Dub Patton Recreation 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.
This year-round campground offers 59 family sites and two group day-use shelters, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and drinking water, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests.
Notifications and Alerts
Arkabutla Lake will be experiencing substantially lower water levels for an extended period of time. Long-term repairs to Arkbabutla Dam must be completed before water levels can return to normal. This affects boating access and water-based activities on the lake. Many boat ramps are currently closed with Hwy. 51 Landing being the only open ramp. Most day use and campground facilities remain open for public use. For more information, please contact the Arkabutla Lake Field Office at 662-562-6261 or 662-292-1992.
Need to Know
- Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors that coast guard approved personal floatation device is required when conducting activities on or in the waters of Arkabutla Lake. These activities include but are not limited to swimming, waterskiing, riding on personal watercraft, kayaking, and other boating related activities. If vessel is under 16 feet in length a PFD is mandatory at all times. If vessel is over 16 feet in length, PFDs are only required while making way under main propulsion.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees.
Nearby Attractions
The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course is just below the Arkabutla Dam near Pratt Road. The course has 18 holes and is free to the public.
The Senatobia Wetlands project is just a 30-minute drive from the park. It provides visitors with educational displays and an area to observe wildlife and waterfowl.
Recreation
Families come to Arkabutla Lake to enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking.
Wildlife management areas around Arkabutla Lake boast a combined 30,000 acres of public hunting lands where whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail and waterfowl roam.
Several trails wind around the lake and throughout the nearby landscape. The Coldwater River Nature Trail System encompasses two hiking trails as well as an interpretive trail that helps educate hikers on the wildlife and ecosystem. The Swinging Bridge Nature Trail is also nearby, and includes a section of land that was part of the river prior to the dam being built. This trail is also an interpretive educational trail.
Thousands of people each year visit Arkabutla Lake to go fishing. The lake is home to several species of native fish to Mississippi waters, such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates.
Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee.
No-shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.
Contact Information
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3905 Arkabutla Dam Road COLDWATER MS 38618-6548
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 662-562-6261
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-55 take the Coldwater, Mississippi, exit and proceed west on Scenic Route 304. Follow the signs to the camping area, which is located just north of the dam.
Available Campsites
- Site 08, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 22, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 58, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 62, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 54, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 56, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 13, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 39, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 64, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 17, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop DUB PATTON AREA, Type Standard Electric
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