Hernando Point Campground
Arkabutla Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hernando, MS, MS
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (582 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Hernando Point 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 83 family sites and one group day-use shelter, all with electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience for guests.The campground is situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills fores
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hernando-point-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Hernando Point sits along Arkabutla Lake in northwest Mississippi, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking. Campers praise the friendly atmosphere, quiet environment, and spacious sites.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Green Heron, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Milksnake, Spiny Softshell, and Muskrat present in the area.
Insider tips for Hernando Point Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request an electric hookup site when reserving; most sites lack water/sewer hookups Check electrical functionality before settling in — some sites have reported electrical issues
Skip Hernando Point Campground if: You need full hookups (water and sewer) — only select sites have electric hookups. You require guaranteed lake access — reports indicate the lake has been drained. You are sensitive to noise — one review reported squatters causing disturbances.
Best time to visit Hernando Point Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as known issue.
Nearby campgrounds: Hernando Point Pavilion (Hernando , MS), Kelly’S Crossing Campground (MS), Bayou Point Day Use (Coldwater, MS), South Abutment Pavilion (Coldwater, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hernando Point Campground
Cell signal at Hernando Point Campground (Hernando, MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Hernando Point 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 83 family sites and one group day-use shelter, all with electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water provide 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.The Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course is just below the Arkabutla Dam near Pratt Road.
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 high demand
Request an electric hookup site when reserving; most sites lack water/sewer hookups
Check electrical functionality before settling in
some sites have reported electrical issues
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as known issue
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-55, take the Hernando, Mississippi exit and turn west. Continue to to HWY 51 and turn south. Turn west on Wheeler Road and follow signs into campground.
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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