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Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside

Location: West Point, MS, MS

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Waverly Day Use is situated in Columbus, Mississippi on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelters that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of March through the end of October.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/waverly-day-use-columbus-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Waverly Day Use offers a peaceful setting on Columbus Lake with clean facilities, making it suitable for family gatherings and fishing. The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway provides excellent recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, boating, and swimming.

Wildlife alert: Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Tennessee Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Black Vulture, Bank Swallow, Black-knobbed Map Turtle, Black Kingsnake, and Stripe-necked Musk Turtle observed in the area.

Insider tips for Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Two rentable shelters available for family gatherings and special events Access to Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway for fishing and boating activities

Skip Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) if: You need full hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You expect year-round availability — closed November through April.

Best time to visit Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake): May-October — Official operating season for the campground per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Dewayne Hayes (COLUMBUS, MS), Town Creek Campground - West Point - Ms (West Point, MS), Stennis East Bank Day Use (Columbus Lake) (Columbus, MS), Blue Bluff Picnic Area (Aberdeen Lake) (Aberdeen, MS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)

Cell signal at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) (West Point, MS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • 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.

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West Point, MS, MS★ 4 (0 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Waverly Day Use is situated in Columbus, Mississippi on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelters that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of March through the end of October.

Best for:CampersNature loversFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You expect year-round availability — closed November through April

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Two rentable shelters available for family gatherings and special events

Access to Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway for fishing and boating activities

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Tennessee Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Black Vulture, Bank Swallow, Black-knobbed Map Turtle, Black Kingsnake, and Stripe-necked Musk Turtle observed in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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662-245-5500· Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) cost per night?+
Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) open?+
Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)?+
Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)?+
Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) open, and what are check-in times?+
Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$30 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Dewayne Hayes

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From $26/night

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West Point, MS

From $26/night

Stennis East Bank Day Use (Columbus Lake)

Columbus, MS

From $30/night

Blue Bluff Picnic Area (Aberdeen Lake)

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From $30/night

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