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Hernando Point Pavilion

Arkabutla Lake — lakeside

Location: Hernando , MS, MS

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Hernando Point Recreation Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 292-1992.Hernando Point offers a year-round campground with 83 full hookup sites. The area also has one day-use pavilion, a small pond with fishing pier, multiple playgrounds, flush toilets, showers, and drinking water.

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, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hernando-point-pavilion to be notified when sites open up.

Hernando Point sits along Arkabutla Lake in northwest Mississippi with friendly, courteous staff and spacious sites. The area offers access to 30,000 acres of public hunting lands and several trails for outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Green Heron, Muskrat, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Milksnake, and Spiny Softshell verified in the area.

Insider tips for Hernando Point Pavilion: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request a site with full hookups if available, as most sites lack hookups Verify electricity functionality before settling in, as electrical issues have been reported

Skip Hernando Point Pavilion if: You need hookups at your site — most sites do not have them. You prefer a fully operational lake — the lake has been reported as drained. You are sensitive to noise or security concerns — squatters and harassment have been reported by campers.

Best time to visit Hernando Point Pavilion: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations have been noted as a known issue..

Nearby campgrounds: Hernando Point Campground (Hernando, MS), Kelly’S Crossing Campground (MS), Bayou Point Day Use (Coldwater, MS), South Abutment Pavilion (Coldwater, MS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hernando Point Pavilion

Cell signal at Hernando Point Pavilion (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.

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Hernando , MS, MS★ 4 (0 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Hernando Point Recreation Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 292-1992.Hernando Point offers a year-round campground with 83 full hookup sites. The area also has one day-use pavilion, a small pond with fishing pier, multiple playgrounds, flush toilets, showers, and drinking water.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsFull hookups available on select sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups at your site — most sites do not have them✕ You prefer a fully operational lake — the lake has been reported as drained✕ You are sensitive to noise or security concerns — squatters and harassment have been reported by campers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Request a site with full hookups if available, as most sites lack hookups

Verify electricity functionality before settling in, as electrical issues have been reported

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations have been noted as a known issue.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Green Heron, Muskrat, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Milksnake, and Spiny Softshell verified in the area.

Location

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(662)562-6261· Arkabutla Lake
Arkabutla.Lake@usace.army.mil
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 the area

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Hernando Point Pavilion cost per night?+
Hernando Point Pavilion costs $75 per night. Hookup options: Full hookups available on select sites
What season is Hernando Point Pavilion open?+
Hernando Point Pavilion is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hernando Point Pavilion have hookups?+
Full hookups available on select sites
What is the maximum RV length at Hernando Point Pavilion?+
Hernando Point Pavilion is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Hernando Point Pavilion?+
Hernando Point Pavilion is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hernando Point Pavilion?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hernando Point Pavilion is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hernando Point Pavilion open, and what are check-in times?+
Hernando Point Pavilion is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Arkabutla Lake Website
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$75 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Hernando Point Pavilion cost per night?+
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Does Hernando Point Pavilion have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Hernando Point Campground

Hernando, MS

From $30/night

Kelly’S Crossing Campground

MS

From $8/night

Bayou Point Day Use

Coldwater, MS

From $75/night

South Abutment Pavilion

Coldwater, MS

From $75/night

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