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Arkabutla Lake

~45 minutes south (MS) · Last verified July 16, 2026

TL;DR

Arkabutla Lake (~45 minutes south (MS)) appears in 3 Hey Memphis guides. Everything below was checked at Arkabutla Lake's own page before we published it, most recently on July 16, 2026.

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Each note below comes from a different Hey Memphis guide, written when we checked this place at the source.

  • Day Trips from MemphisSmall towns & short hops · verified July 16, 2026

    The big Corps of Engineers reservoir — swim beaches, fishing, quiet water. Day-use areas open and close seasonally; check the Corps' site before you load the car.

  • Things to Do in Southaven, MSWorth the short drive (DeSoto County) · verified July 16, 2026

    A big Army Corps reservoir — boating, fishing, swim beaches, camping. Day-use areas open and close seasonally, so check the Corps' site for current status before you go.

  • Camping Near MemphisThe North Mississippi lakes (Corps of Engineers) · verified July 16, 2026

    The closest big water to Memphis: Hernando Point's 81 sites, South Abutment's 75, and Dub Patton's 58 run $30/night ($8 primitive at Kelly's Crossing). One 2026 note from recreation.gov: the lake is running substantially lower water levels for an extended period — camping's open, but plan swimming and launching accordingly.

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