Dub Patton Pavilion
Arkabutla Lake — lakeside
Location: Coldwater, MS, MS
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dub Patton 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. Dub Patton offers a campground with reservable campsites, there is a boat launching ramp, a kayak launch, two group picnic shelters and picnic sites.
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, Boat Launch
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Dub Patton Pavilion sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in northwest Mississippi, offering fantastic views, secluded spots, and excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Campers praise the quiet, spacious sites and beautiful lake scenery.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Green Heron, Muskrat, Eastern Hognose Snake, Spiny Softshell, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dub Patton Pavilion: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Campground entrance is not clearly marked; watch for signs after turning onto Scenic Route 304 west from Coldwater Verify water levels before visiting — recent reports indicate low water at the dam
Skip Dub Patton Pavilion if: You need hookups — no hookups available at these sites. You prefer year-round camping — operations are seasonal (May through October only).
Best time to visit Dub Patton Pavilion: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Dub Patton Campground (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 Pavilion
Cell signal at Dub Patton Pavilion (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 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. Dub Patton offers a campground with reservable campsites, there is a boat launching ramp, a kayak launch, two group picnic shelters and picnic sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Campground entrance is not clearly marked; watch for signs after turning onto Scenic Route 304 west from Coldwater
Verify water levels before visiting
recent reports indicate low water at the dam
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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