Facilities
Dub Patton offers a campground with reservable campsites, there is a boat launching ramp, a kayak launch, two group picnic shelters and picnic sites.
Upcoming Availability
12 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Tue, Oct 27
None
available
Wed, Oct 28
None
available
Thu, Oct 29
1
site
Fri, Oct 30
1
site
Sat, Oct 31
1
site
Sun, Nov 1
1
site
Mon, Nov 2
1
site
Tue, Nov 3
1
site
Wed, Nov 4
1
site
Thu, Nov 5
1
site
Fri, Nov 6
1
site
Sat, Nov 7
1
site
Sun, Nov 8
1
site
Mon, Nov 9
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Dub Patton Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. Dub Patton offers a campground with reservable campsites, there is a boat launching ramp, a kayak launch, two group picnic shelters and picnic sites. The pavilions are situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The pavilions are situated on the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mixture of oak, hickory, beech, sweet gum and birch trees.
Recreation
Families come to Arkabutla Lake to enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking. Wildlife management areas around Arkabutla Lake boast a combined 30,000 acres of public hunting lands where whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail and waterfowl roam. Several trails wind around the lake and throughout the nearby landscape. The Coldwater River Nature Trail System encompasses two hiking trails as well as an interpretive trail that helps educate hikers on the wildlife and ecosystem. The Swinging Bridge Nature Trail is also nearby, and includes a section of land that was part of the river prior to the dam being built. This trail is also an interpretive educational trail. Thousands of people each year visit Arkabutla Lake to go fishing. The lake is home to several species of native fish to Mississippi waters, such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site Dub Patton - 729
Dub Patton Pavilion
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Site Dub Patton - 763
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Important notices
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors that coast guard approved personal floatation device is required when conducting activities on or in the waters of Arkabutla Lake. These activities include but are not limited to swimming, waterskiing, riding on personal watercraft, kayaking, and other boating related activities. If vessel is under 16 feet in length a PFD is mandatory at all times. If vessel is over 16 feet in length, PFDs are only required while making way under main propulsion.
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Common questions
Is Dub Patton Pavilion available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Oct 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Dub Patton Pavilion?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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