The sound of working barges navigating the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway provides a distinctive backdrop at this Corps of Engineers campground near Columbus, Mississippi. Dewayne Hayes Campground sits within forested terrain along the waterway, offering both full hookup and electric-only sites that accommodate RVs up to 120 feet. Sites range from $26 to $36 per night, with America the Beautiful pass holders receiving half-price discounts.
Many campsites provide direct views of the Tenn-Tom Waterway, where campers can watch commercial barge traffic throughout the day. The campground maintains good spacing between sites despite busy periods, with ample shade from mature trees. A walking trail extends roughly three miles from the day-use boat ramp to the campground's end, passing through a cypress slough. Several sites offer direct water access for launching kayaks or canoes.
Will G. notes the campground has "plenty of shade and many spots have a direct view of the Tenn-Tom Waterway." The facility includes both reservable and first-come-first-serve sites, along with primitive camping options. Camp hosts maintain the grounds and assist visitors, while Columbus sits just minutes away for supplies. Wildlife sightings include armadillos roaming the campground.
This waterway campground works well for RV travelers seeking full hookups with water access, families wanting group camping flexibility, and anyone interested in watching river commerce from their campsite.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDewayne Hayes Campground is located in Mississippi near Columbus
Directions
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.
Address
7934 Barton Ferry Road
Columbus, MS 39701-9504
Coordinates
33.6002778 N
88.4713889 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 1 hr 50 min from Birmingham, AL
- 2 hrs 13 min from Florence, AL
- 2 hrs 25 min from Decatur, AL
