Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10122575
When South Abutment Pavilion reopens
South Abutment Pavilion's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
16
Only 16 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 366 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 360 open for online reservation · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
1.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 360 of 366 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online1.6%
Open reservation dates360 / 366
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 360
Weekday openings208
Weekend openings152
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 208 fall on weekdays and 152 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 62 of 62 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 2 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 2 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 2 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 2 day-use units are available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| South Abutment - 734 | 180 |
| South Abutment - 821 | 180 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
360 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units at South Abutment Pavilion, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Abutment - 734 | 180 | 180 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +168 more |
| South Abutment - 821 | 180 | 180 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +168 more |
About South Abutment Pavilion
Overview
South Abutment Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River.
Natural Features
Located on a bluff overlooking the dam and lake. Playground for kids, and plenty of additional picnic tables and grills in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Arkabutla Lake is situated about 30 minutes south of Memphis. We have three class A campgrounds nearby that will support RV's or tent camping with electric, water, and sewage hookups on site. We also have an additional three primitive campgrounds for tent camping only.
2 monitored unitsDay use1 shadedMax party 100
Getting there
South Abutment Day Use is located on top of the hill between the South Abutment Campgrounds and the west side of Arkabutla Dam.
3200 Arkabutla Dam Road, Coldwater, MS 38618(662)562-6261
PhotographyPicnickingWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10122575 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10122575 · South Abutment Pavilion · Coldwater MS6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at South Abutment Pavilion?
Reservations for South Abutment Pavilion are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 360 of 366 tracked reservation dates are open (98.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 16 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at South Abutment Pavilion?
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at South Abutment Pavilion?
October 2026, with 62 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at South Abutment Pavilion?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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