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 signal at Hernando Point Pavilion (Hernando , MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
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.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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
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
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations have been noted as a known issue.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.









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
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