Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10150485
When Rays Lake Park reopens
Rays Lake Park'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
22
Only 22 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 · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 177 open for online reservation · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
3.3% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 177 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online3.3%
Open reservation dates177 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 177
Weekday openings101
Weekend openings76
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 101 fall on weekdays and 76 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 shelter is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 shelter is available for both dates. New Year: 1 shelter is available for both dates.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Rays Lake Shelter (Building #L37) | 177 |
This shelter currently has 177 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Sep 24
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 24; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
177 available reservation dates across 1 shelter at Rays Lake Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Lake Shelter (Building #L37) | 177 | 177 dates | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more |
About Rays Lake Park
Overview
Rays Lake Park is located on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.
Recreation
Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. Extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover where anglers fish for largemouth, hybrid, striped and white bass. Sizable populations of catfish, crappie and bream are also present. Over 79 species of fish have been identified in the lake.
Facilities
Rays Lake Park has restroom facilities within walking distance to the shelter. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. The park has a fishing pier with stair and ramp access. There are 5 picnic tables and a grill located at the shelter. Electricity hook ups are available. There is no potable water.
Natural Features
Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.
A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.
1 monitored shelterDay useMax party 30
Getting there
From Donalsonville: Take Hwy 39 South approximately 7 miles. Veer left onto Hwy 374 and continue approximately 7 miles. The park is on the left, just after you cross the bridge. From Bainbridge: Take Spring Creek Hwy (Hwy 253) west for approximately 18 miles. Turn right at the stop sign at Hwy 374 (Dollar General will be on your left). Continue less than a mile. Park will be on the right.
Po Box 96, Chattahoochee, FL 32324229-662-2001
BirdingBoatingFishingPicnickingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rays Lake Park?
Reservations for Rays Lake Park are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 177 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (96.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Rays Lake Park?
Campsite Sniper detected 22 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 Rays Lake Park?
October 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Rays Lake Park?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Sep 24 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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