Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · Aberdeen, MS

Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)

Blue Bluff Campground and Recreation Area, on the Aberdeen Lake section of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, is one of the most scenic recreation areas on the waterway. The area is located just north of Aberdeen and boasts both a campground and day-use area. Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts visit the area each year for picnicking, fishing and swimming.

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Site mix

Standard with electric90
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 105 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

90 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
033BLOOBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
034BLOOBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
035BLOOBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
036BLOOBack-in46PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
037BLOOBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
038BLOOBack-in43Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
039BLOOBack-in51PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
040BLOOBack-in33Paved50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 3Yes
041BLOOBack-in48PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
042BLOOBack-in33Paved50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length105 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 054, 085, 007 are listed accessible

The campground offers 92 campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, pedestal grills and lantern posts, making it perfect for parties and family functions. The facility is mostly shaded and has many scenic views of the waterway. Picnic areas and a beach are nearby.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.97 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.30 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.56 inches of precipitationApril: 5.79 inches of precipitationMay: 4.76 inches of precipitationJune: 4.28 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.30 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.46 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.74 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.32 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.98 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.80 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.5°F averageFebruary: 45.1°F averageMarch: 53.1°F averageApril: 60.9°F averageMay: 69.3°F averageJune: 76.5°F averageJuly: 79.8°F averageAugust: 79.1°F averageSeptember: 73.7°F averageOctober: 62.6°F averageNovember: 51.1°F averageDecember: 43.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Aberdeen, 1 mile from the campground at 198 feet, station USC00220021 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 54 inches a year.

Getting there

From Highway 45 in Aberdeen. Mississippi, travel to the intersection of Commerce and Meridian Streets in the downtown area. From Commerce turn north on Meridian and cross a railroad track and a bridge. The recreation area is the first right turn after the bridge.

Nearest townAberdeen, Mississippi
Coordinates33.8444° N, 88.5322° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoors Advantage ↗9.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.5 mi

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Worth a stop

A tour can be schedule at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam next door, which provides an opportunity to watch barges and other recreational boats go through the lock on the waterway. The town of Aberdeen, just from minutes from the campground, has various amenities, tours and events. Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is a 45-minute drive north.

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Natural features

Blue Bluff is named for the beautiful clay and limestone cliffs that border the park on the eastern side. The bluff rises 80 feet above the water and provides a lofty view of Aberdeen Lake and the nearby lock and dam. The waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama and connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

Recreation

Families can swim at the facility's beach, play on the multi-use court and walk along the wooded waterfront. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species at designated hunting areas along the waterway.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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  • Exploring coastal Mississippi
    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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  • Civil War Mississippi
    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Sites at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms) have?

92 sites, including 90 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms) have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms). Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Sites 054, 085, and 007 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Families can swim at the facility's beach, play on the multi-use court and walk along the wooded waterfront. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)?

Aberdeen, Mississippi. A tour can be schedule at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam next door, which provides an opportunity to watch barges and other recreational boats go through the lock on the waterway.

Source: Getting there

What if Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms) is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Town Creek Campground - West Point - Ms (16.4 mi), Dewayne Hayes (17.2 mi), and Davis Lake Campground (27.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby