Pat’S Bluff Day Use
Sardis Lake — lakeside
Location: Sardis, MS, MS
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pat’s Bluff is a recreation area with a pavilion, boat ramp and 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
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-day-use to be notified when sites open up.
Pat's Bluff offers access to Sardis Lake, consistently ranked as one of the top crappie fishing locations in the country, with excellent bass and catfish fisheries. The recreation area features a boat ramp and pavilion on the lake's southern shoreline.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area. Also observe American White Pelican, Great Blue Heron, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Midland Watersnake.
Insider tips for Pat’S Bluff Day Use: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only Conveniently located near I-55 for easy access
Skip Pat’S Bluff Day Use if: Need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. Planning to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Require more than 1 tent site — only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Pat’S Bluff Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pat’S Bluff (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 Day Use
Cell signal at Pat’S Bluff Day Use (Sardis, MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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 recreation area with a pavilion, boat ramp and 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
Electric hookups available on select sites only
Conveniently located near I-55 for easy access
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: AT&T.
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. The road to the left leads to the picnic shelter and the boat ramp.
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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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