Pat’S Bluff
Sardis Lake — lakeside
Location: Sardis, MS, MS
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (89 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pat’s Bluff is a 15 site campground located on the southern shoreline of Sardis Lake. Conveniently located near I-55, Sardis Lake consistently ranks as one of the top crappie fishing location in the country. The 32,000 reservoir is also a great fishery for bass and catfish and offers many other outdoor activities as well.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pats-bluff to be notified when sites open up.
Pat's Bluff is a 15-site campground on Sardis Lake's southern shoreline, consistently ranked as one of the top crappie fishing locations in the country, with excellent bass and catfish fishing plus boating and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Midland Watersnake, Corn Snake, Barred Owl, American White Pelican, Ruby-throated Hummingbird present in area. Campers report spiders in bathrooms.
Insider tips for Pat’S Bluff: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking Verify campground status before arrival, as closure for repairs may occur
Skip Pat’S Bluff if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You require a campground open year-round — seasonal operations May-October only. You need sites with maintained grounds — some reviewers reported overgrown campsites.
Best time to visit Pat’S Bluff: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pat’S Bluff Day Use (Sardis, MS), Clear Creek (Ms) (SARDIS, MS), Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms) (Sardis, MS), Engineer Point (Sardis, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pat’S Bluff
Cell signal at Pat’S Bluff (Sardis, MS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Pat’s Bluff is a 15 site campground located on the southern shoreline of Sardis Lake. Conveniently located near I-55, Sardis Lake consistently ranks as one of the top crappie fishing location in the country. The 32,000 reservoir is also a great fishery for bass and catfish and offers many other outdoor activities as well.
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
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking
Verify campground status before arrival, as closure for repairs may occur
Campground operates seasonally May through October 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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 55 take the Hwy. 278 east exit at Batesville, MS. Follow the road approximately 10 miles and take a left onto BlackJack Road. Follow Blackjack Road approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn right onto Sardis Lake Drive. Follow Sardis Lake Drive for approximately 6 miles and the road dead ends straight at Pat's Bluff Recreation Area. Follow the road straight to get to the 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 — Sardis Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sardis Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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