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Dewayne Hayes
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — COLUMBUS · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Location | COLUMBUS · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · 33.60028, -88.47139 · Map |
| Sites | 108 public sites counted from the federal listing — 98 standard electric; 10 walk to |
| 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 100 of 108 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 100 of 108 sites Sewer hookups at 26 of 108 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 26 of 108 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 | Longest reported site fits 120 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 100 sites · 30 ft: 100 sites · 35 ft: 100 sites · 40 ft: 99 sites |
| 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 110 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 662-434-6939 |
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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 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.
The recreation area was named in 1986 for Pfc. Loyd DeWayne Hayes, a member of the 145th Engineering Battalion of the Alabama National Guard. Recreation With playgrounds, hiking trails, multi-use courts, picnic areas and educational programs, families have no shortage of activities to choose from at DeWayne Hayes.
Anglers can fish from the 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 along the Tenn-Tom lands. Facilities Dewayne Hayes Campground features 110 campsites, including 100 standard sites with electric and water hookups and 10 tent-only primitive walk-in sites.
The campground is partially shaded, and sites have picnic tables, fire rings with grills, pedestal grills and lantern posts.
Visitors have the convenience of hot showers, and anglers can make use of the fish cleaning station.
Natural Features The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, 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. Nearby Attractions Columbus, Mississippi is right next door and offers antique stores, historic sights and other services and amenities.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · West Point MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBlue Bluff Picnic Area (Aberdeen Lake)
17 mi straight-line · MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBlue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)
17 mi straight-line · ABERDEEN MississippiFSU.S. Forest ServiceDavis Lake Campground
41 mi straight-line · Ackerman MississippiFSU.S. Forest ServiceChoctaw Lake
45 mi straight-line · ACKERMAN Mississippi
Trip Card — Dewayne Hayes
COLUMBUS · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | COLUMBUS · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 100 · full hookups at 26 |
| Max RV | Up to 120 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 108 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232574 · 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.