Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside
Location: Columbus, MS, MS
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
DeWayne Hayes Day Use is situated near DeWayne Hayes Campground on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelter that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of May through the end of November.
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, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dewayne-hayes-day-use-columbus-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Federal campground on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway with solid amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and a camp host. Campers praise the peaceful setting, well-spaced sites, and good condition common areas like the pavilion.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Black-knobbed Map Turtle, Eastern Worm Snake present in area. Also Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Northern Cardinal, and Summer Tanager.
Insider tips for Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake): Book early—federal campground with only 2 tent sites fills quickly Arrive before strict 10 PM check-in cutoff or risk gate closure Off-season visits (May early, late October) offer more solitude and site availability
Skip Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You need more than 2 tent camping sites available.
Best time to visit Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake): May-October — Verified operating season. Off-season visitors report easier spacing and quieter atmosphere..
Nearby campgrounds: Dewayne Hayes (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 Day Use (Columbus Lake)
Cell signal at Dewayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) (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 Day Use is situated near DeWayne Hayes Campground on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelter that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of May through the end of November.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 with only 2 tent sites fills quickly
Arrive before strict 10 PM check-in cutoff or risk gate closure
Off-season visits (May early, late October) offer more solitude and site availability
Verified operating season. Off-season visitors report easier spacing and quieter atmosphere.
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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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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