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Dewayne Hayes Campground sites spread out along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway offer pet-friendly camping 7 miles from Columbus, Mississippi. Numerous campsites accommodate tents, RVs, and some cabins with dogs allowed throughout the grounds. Town Creek Campground, another Corps of Engineers site, permits pets at all campsites with proper leashing required. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with paved roads throughout, making dog walking convenient regardless of weather. ['Many sites decorated for Halloween with even little trick-or-treaters and lots of armadillos to observe.'] The Oaks RV Park provides both RV sites and cabins that welcome pets, while Blue Bluff Campground features waterfront sites with pet access. Browns RV Park and Parkwood RV Park in Columbus proper also allow pets for campers needing proximity to town.
Pickensville Campground's spacious, shady sites accommodate both tent and RV campers with dogs, featuring riverside spots where pets can enjoy water views from a safe distance. Most campgrounds in the region maintain wooded walking paths ideal for pet exercise, with some offering access to the waterway for supervised dog swimming. Mosquito protection proves essential during warmer months for both humans and pets. Several campgrounds have walking trails within their boundaries—Town Creek features a path around Kennedy Lake, while Dewayne Hayes offers a three-mile round-trip walking path from the day-use area to the campground end. Wildlife observations are common throughout these campgrounds, with owls frequently heard at night and occasional armadillo sightings. Most facilities maintain clean bathhouses and restrooms that remain accessible while camping with pets.
"There is a trail in the campground that leads to a cypress slough and it is beautiful. Some campsites are reserveable and some are first come first serve. "
"The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end. Camp hosts are friendly and campsites are well maintained."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"During the week, we enjoy watching pilots from the Columbus Air Force Base honing their skills. The barges, more frequent during the day, have the occasional after dark run."
from $26 - $34 / night
Check Availability"Town creek location in West Point Ms not far from the Columbus air Force base is a large COE park clean bathroom level sites"
"Well, next to it. Paved roads X throughout, with was huge for me on a motorcycle. But, the grassy area for my site was all red ants and bull ants."
"It will take you to the recreation area and you will have to turn around. The campground can’t be seen from the main road."
"The weather discourages us from paddling, but we enjoy walking through this 176 site campground. Bathhouses and grounds are clean."
from $32 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Really well situated spots, very level and well maintained. Showers could use an upgrade but the worked none the less. Lake is very pretty. Quiet and comfortable stay all around."
"The site is small, without trees, and very close to site 73, offering no privacy. Some larger sites have trees, and offer water access."
from $32 - $34 / night
Check Availability"While visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night."
"This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes."
TravelerI really don't have much to say because I am a newbie. This was our first KOA site. I will say it suited us very well. It was shaded, our site was level, pet friendly, they were expecting us, and free firewood was provided. Also, we got in a little chat with some interesting local info built in.
TravelerWhile visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night. A tremendous value due to the sparkling clean condition, kindness of staff, and abundant amenities for an active retired couple. We parked #9 (level drive-thru) closest to the entrance and adjacent Highway 82. The Highway was not too distracting after 10 PM. Had a very restful night and up early the next day ready to enjoy the next leg of our sojourn throughout the south. The video is of the super Bulldog fan restroom.
GuideTown creek location in West Point Ms not far from the Columbus air Force base is a large COE park clean bathroom level sites
GuideOur stay at site 82 from 3/12/21-3/14/21 is filled with the sounds of people working and playing. Sites are nicely spaced. During the week, we enjoy watching pilots from the Columbus Air Force Base honing their skills. The barges, more frequent during the day, have the occasional after dark run. They are fascinating to watch and quite pretty at night.
We paddle in the area by the campground. Almost all motor boaters are very thoughtful in reducing their wake. Many people are fishing, some are catching and some families are out in pleasure boats cruising on the waterway.
If you enjoy hiking make sure to grab a map and walk around Kennedy Lake (more like a pond) and the primitive sites.
GuideWe loved this campground. There is a trail in the campground that leads to a cypress slough and it is beautiful. Some campsites are reserveable and some are first come first serve. There is really not a bad campsite in the campground. We got half price with America the Beautiful national park pass. This is a Corp of Engineers park. The campground hosts were all very friendly and helpful. People camping in the park were also friendly. Columbus, MS is just a few miles away and has anything you may need to buy.
ScoutSmall quaint winery and art house , wonderful host so sweet, pleasant conversation did wine tasting, was quite enjoyable, quiet camping Spot off the beat and path, nice hook up for water and electric, so private and quiet , great property for walking dogs, price was very reasonable and the wine was nice, bought a bottle😊
ScoutOff the beaten path. Power and water available for reasonable price. Walking the property was fantastic for us and our dogs. We were fortunate to be there on the last Saturday of the month, when they host a dinner and live music. With just 7 of us, including the 2 hosts and the musician, it was a very neat experience. Even had a “sing along “!!!! This is why we love Harvest Hosts. You would never get an experience like this anywhere else.
LegendThis campground was just ok in my opinion. I went through it while traveling the Natchez Trace. It is one of only three campgrounds that can be found on the Trace. I did not end up staying here, but wanted to check it out to see if it was worth staying in the future. The bathrooms were very old and could have used an upgrade. There is a very nice nature trail here for walking and it is the highest point in Mississippi with wonderful views!
ScoutThe park manager and workers are so nice and accommodating! I’ve stayed in the cabins and the primitive sites and both had wonderful views of the lake. The hiking trail that loops around the water is beautiful. My dog loves it too! It’s such a great place to go relax, have fun, grill out, and make memories.
Corps of Engineers campgrounds line the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway near Columbus, Mississippi, with elevation ranging from 250 to 350 feet. Most camping areas sit directly on the waterway with concrete pads averaging 25-35 feet long. Winter temperatures typically range from 35-55°F with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F and high humidity levels from June through September.
Walking trails year-round: At Blue Bluff Campground, the path from campground to picnic area offers a quiet 2-mile round trip with views of the lock and dam. "The walk from the campground to the picnic area offers a quiet (~ 2 mi round trip) and views of the lock and dam," notes camper Cyndi H.
Fishing from campsites: Fish directly from waterfront sites without needing a boat. "We stayed one night (4/25/21) at site 78. Our site was on the water and we were able to catch quite a few bream directly in front of us," reports Allie T. about her Blue Bluff experience.
Barge watching: The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway functions as a working river with regular barge traffic. "We rode bikes down and there was a barge coming up river so we hung around to watch. Once barge was in lock and closed, you can't see anything until the water starts to rise (you see the barge rising)," shares a reviewer from Blue Bluff Campground.
Paddling opportunities: Launch kayaks and canoes directly from some campsites. "We launch and paddle from our site," mentions a camper at Dewayne Hayes Campground. Water levels in certain areas can be shallow, requiring caution as noted by another camper: "The water along this stretch of the Tombigbee Waterway is very shallow and even kayaks can run aground in the mud."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between sites. "Nice spacing between sites and a nice dispersion of FHU sites with electric & water sites. Gave people the option of choosing either and allowed us to still group camp," shares Rick G. about Dewayne Hayes Campground.
Waterway views: Many sites directly face the water. "Busy campground but enough space so it doesn't feel like your neighbors are right on top of you. Plenty of shade and many spots have a direct view of the Tenn-Tom Waterway," notes Will G. from Dewayne Hayes.
Wildlife sightings: Natural habitats support various wildlife. At Pickensville Campground, "The owls were loud - which was great. Pretty sure we heard barge traffic foghorns, but they didn't bother our sleep," reports Neil T., who also mentioned the "wonderful wooden bridges" allowing exploration of swampy areas.
Small trail systems: Several campgrounds feature internal trail networks. "There is a trail in the campground that leads to a cypress slough and it is beautiful," says Mary about Dewayne Hayes Campground. Another camper mentioned: "If you enjoy hiking make sure to grab a map and walk around Kennedy Lake (more like a pond) and the primitive sites."
Weather considerations: Summer brings heat, humidity and insects. "I'd imagine the bugs are thick in summer. But that's nature!" says Neil T. about Pickensville. "Mosquito protection proves essential during warmer months for both humans and pets."
Cell service variability: Signal strength fluctuates throughout the area. "Verizon signal not great, but good," notes Rick G. at Dewayne Hayes, while another camper reports: "Verizon service was flaky and bounced between no service to slow."
Water quality issues: Some sites may have temporary water discoloration. "The water ran brown for a while. I'm guessing it just hadn't been used at our site over winter. It cleared up after a minute and I flushed it for another 5," reports a Pickensville camper.
Reservation requirements: Many Corps of Engineers sites require advance booking. "Due to covid they have a limit and you now have to book online at recreation.gov, they do not take cash or card at the gate," mentions Bruce F. about Town Creek Campground.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain playground equipment for children. "There's also a nice playground," mentions a camper at Blue Bluff Campground. Facilities typically remain open year-round except during maintenance periods.
Scout-friendly activities: Local campgrounds accommodate group activities. "We went in April with our scouting troop. Very busy even then. Lots of small hiking trails. Nothing too fancy. Dollar general 10 minutes down the road if you need anything. Several primitive sites. Our troop made friends with some other kids nearby as well. Great for families or alone," shares Marissa G. about Dewayne Hayes.
Seasonal celebrations: Holiday periods feature special activities. "The campground was full for the fall holiday. However, the energy was great," notes a camper at Blue Bluff. Local stores within 10-15 minutes of most campgrounds provide supplies for family stays.
Educational opportunities: Columbus and surrounding areas offer learning experiences. "Indian Mound Campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It's a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes. The spots are close together and not a lot of privacy but we were just passing through for the night so it was fine for us! Close to the town where MSU is!" reports Tris W.
Site selection strategy: Waterfront sites provide views but may lack shade. "The best views are located on the water in the lots 80-85. Level spaces and easy to back in," advises Vince B. about Blue Bluff Campground.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Columbus: Most campgrounds welcome pets with standard leashing requirements. "This is a GREAT campground. We camped in a tent on site 88. Right on the tombigbee," mentions a reviewer about pet-friendly Dewayne Hayes. Similarly, The Oaks RV Park offers both RV sites and cabins that welcome pets. "This is great little campground. The Cabins were recently added and is a nice feature. Always quiet and owners are very accommodating," notes Jason R.
Tent camping on RV sites: Some designated RV sites accommodate tents with limitations. "It seems like the sites which aren't waterfront are a little more tent friendly, but our tent fit just fine in the gravel area by the picnic table," notes a Blue Bluff camper. Another tent camper reported: "The 'pad' was pea gravel, impossible to stake my tent. And, the super nice man running the place informed me I was to set up on the pad."
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