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West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Location | Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · 34.53341, -88.34532 · Map |
| Sites | 3 public sites counted from the federal listing — 3 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 3 sites Water hookups at 0 of 3 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 3 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 3 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Pets | Allowed at 3 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 662-423-1287 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview West Dam Site Day Use area is located on Bay Springs Lake in New Site,MS. This day use area offers 3 picinc shelters,1 playground, and one bathroom facility.
Recreation Fishing, picnicking, Playground
Facilities 3 picnic shelters, 1 bathroom, and 1 playground
Natural Features The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico. The Tenn-Tom Waterway is the largest earth moving project in the history of the world! The Tenn-Tom Waterway has 180,000 acres of public land waiting for you to explore.
Nearby Attractions Bay Springs Marina, West Dam Site Boat Ramp, Old Bridge Beach, Piney Grove Campground
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPiney Grove Picnic Area Shelters
4 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPaden Picnic Shelter
10 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRance Johnson Picnic Shelter
11 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHolcut Picnic Shelter
14 mi straight-line · Alabama
Trip Card — West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers
Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 3 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10295387 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.