Dub Patton Campground
Arkabutla Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COLDWATER, MS, MS
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (100 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills for
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Dub Patton sits along Arkabutla Lake in northwest Mississippi's hills, offering excellent sailing, fishing, boating, and hiking. Campers praise the quiet, spacious sites and beautiful lake views with well-maintained grounds.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Green Heron, Eastern Hognose Snake, Spiny Softshell, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Muskrat confirmed in area.
Insider tips for Dub Patton Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack hookups. Campground entrance signage is unclear; follow Scenic Route 304 west from I-55 Coldwater exit and look for signs north of the dam.
Skip Dub Patton Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites.. Dam water level is low — check conditions before visiting for water activities..
Best time to visit Dub Patton Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Dub Patton Pavilion (Coldwater, MS), Outlet Channel Day Use (Coldwater, MS), South Abutment Pavilion (Coldwater, MS), Bayou Point Day Use (Coldwater, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dub Patton Campground
Cell signal at Dub Patton Campground (COLDWATER, MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack hookups.
Campground entrance signage is unclear; follow Scenic Route 304 west from I-55 Coldwater exit and look for signs north of the dam.
Campground operates year-round per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arkabutla Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arkabutla Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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