Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10295387
When West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers reopens
West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers'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
64
64 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. 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 3 monitored sites
Of the 549 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 212 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 332 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
61.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 212 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online61.4%
Open reservation dates212 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 217
Weekday openings123
Weekend openings89
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 123 fall on weekdays and 89 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December shows no online availability. 0 of 93 tracked reservation dates are open there — 93 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 shelters| 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Red Bud Picnic Shelter | 72 |
| Dogwood Picnic Shelter | 71 |
| Mulberry Picnic Shelter | 69 |
The 3 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Sep 24
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
December0 of 93 · not offered online
The next bookable date is Sep 24; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
212 available reservation dates across 3 shelters at West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Picnic Shelter | 72 | 53 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 +60 more |
| Dogwood Picnic Shelter | 71 | 49 dates | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +59 more |
| Mulberry Picnic Shelter | 69 | 27 dates | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +57 more |
About West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers
Overview
West Dam Site Day Use area is located on Bay Springs Lake in New Site,MS. This day use area offers 3 picinc shelters,1 playground, and one bathroom facility.
Natural Features
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway 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. The Tenn-Tom Waterway is the largest earth moving project in the history of the world! The Tenn-Tom Waterway has 180,000 acres of public land waiting for you to explore.
3 monitored sheltersDay use3 shadedPets OK
Getting there
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers?
Reservations for West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers are made through Recreation.gov. 212 of 549 tracked reservation dates are currently open (38.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 64 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 West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers?
Campsite Sniper detected 64 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 West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers?
October 2026, with 92 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers?
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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