Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10098548
When Big Acres reopens
Big Acres's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
27
Only 27 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 66 tracked reservation dates (Apr 1 – May 3, 2027): 64 open for online reservation · 2 reserved.
Where the open windows are
3% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 64 of 66 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online3%
Open reservation dates64 / 66
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 66
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings28
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 36 fall on weekdays and 28 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 58 of 60 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Big Acres 1 (292) | 32 |
| Big Acres 2 (411) | 32 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 1, 2027. That is about 150 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
64 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units at Big Acres, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Acres 1 (292) | 32 | 23 dates | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +20 more |
| Big Acres 2 (411) | 32 | 23 dates | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +20 more |
About Big Acres
Overview
Big Acres is a popular day use area at Sardis Lake. Located at Sardis Dam, Big Acres is conveniently located near other day use and camping facilities at Sardis Lake.
Recreation
Big Acres is a popular spot for picnicking. The large playground in the area and the basketball courts also draw visitors.
Facilities
Big Acres has two large group picnic shelters. There is a large playground and a basketball court in the area.
Natural Features
Big Acres is located on the shore of the "Lower Lake" at Sardis. The Lower Lake is a 400 acre lake on the downstream side of Sardis Dam.
2 monitored unitsDay useMax party 150
Getting there
Big Acres is located on Hwy. 315 along the bottom of Sardis Dam. It is approximately 8 miles from Interstate 55 in Sardis and 8.5 miles from Interstate 55 in Batesville.
2400 Hwy 315 Scenic Route, Sardis, MS 38666662-563-4531
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10098548 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10098548 · Big Acres · Sardis MS6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Acres?
Reservations for Big Acres are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 64 of 66 tracked reservation dates are open (97%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 27 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Big Acres?
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Big Acres?
April 2027, with 58 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 60.
When is the next open date at Big Acres?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Big Acres begins Apr 1, 2027 — about 150 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 1, 2027.
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