Dewayne Hayes
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COLUMBUS, MS, MS
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$36 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (614 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dewayne Hayes Campground is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, on Columbus Lake in Mississippi. The campground provides convenient access to the waterway. There is ample opportunity for visitors to fish, boat or spend the day sightseeing along the banks of the river.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dewayne-hayes to be notified when sites open up.
Federal campground on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway with 108 well-spaced sites, solid amenities including showers and fire rings, and excellent access to fishing, boating, and hiking. Rated 4.6/5 stars by 213 Google reviewers who praise the peaceful riverside setting and quality common areas.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Black-knobbed Map Turtle, and Eastern Worm Snake present in the area. Black Vultures, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Mexican Long-nosed Armadillos also documented.
Insider tips for Dewayne Hayes: Book early — federal campground fills quickly during peak season. Check-in cutoff is 10 PM; plan arrival accordingly. Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking.
Skip Dewayne Hayes if: You need full RV hookups — most sites lack electric/water/sewer.. You require year-round camping — seasonal May-October only.. You arrive after 10 PM — strict check-in deadline enforced..
Best time to visit Dewayne Hayes: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.. Off-season (if accessible) — Campers report easier spacing and quieter experience during off-season..
Nearby campgrounds: Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) (Columbus, MS), Town Creek Campground - West Point - Ms (West Point, MS), Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) (West Point, MS), Stennis East Bank Day Use (Columbus Lake) (Columbus, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dewayne Hayes
Cell signal at Dewayne Hayes (COLUMBUS, MS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Dewayne Hayes Campground is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, on Columbus Lake in Mississippi. The campground provides convenient access to the waterway. There is ample opportunity for visitors to fish, boat or spend the day sightseeing along the banks of the river.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
federal campground fills quickly during peak season.
Check-in cutoff is 10 PM; plan arrival accordingly.
Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Campers report easier spacing and quieter experience during off-season.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Columbus, Mississippi, take U.S. Highway 45 north to the junction with U.S. Highway 373/50 west. Turn left and continue for 1.5 miles to the junction with Stinson Creek Road. Travel 2 miles to Barton's Ferry Road and turn left. Proceed a half mile to the park entrance.
Campground entrance
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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 — Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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