Openings · last 7 days
1
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10296859
When DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) reopens
DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
45
Only 45 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 2 monitored sites
Of the 186 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 173 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 12 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
7% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 173 of 186 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online7%
Open reservation dates173 / 186
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 174
Weekday openings100
Weekend openings73
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 100 fall on weekdays and 73 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 61 of 62 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 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 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | 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: 2 shelters are available for all three dates. 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 |
|---|---|
| DeWayne Hayes Day Use Shelter- Woods | 87 |
| DeWayne Hayes Day Use Shelter- Water | 86 |
The 2 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
The next bookable date is Sep 24; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
173 available reservation dates across 2 shelters at DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeWayne Hayes Day Use Shelter- Woods | 87 | 68 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 +75 more |
| DeWayne Hayes Day Use Shelter- Water | 86 | 43 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 +74 more |
About DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)
Overview
DeWayne Hayes Day Use is situated near DeWayne Hayes Campground on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelter that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of May through the end of November. DeWayne Hayes Day Use is great for family gatherings and fishing off the bank.
Recreation
The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway offers many recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, boating, and swimming. Hunting opportunities can be found on Corps of Engineers land in Mississippi and Alabama, as well as other state managed wildlife management areas along the waterway. Fishing the many varieties of fish on the waterway is a yearlong event, with people fishing along the shoreline or joining in on the many tournaments that are held on the waterway throughout the year. Boating is a popular activity on the waterway and many people enjoy waterskiing, swimming, and other water related activities. Swimming can be enjoyed from your boat or at a designated beach along the waterway.
Facilities
Each shelter provides water, electricity, and picnic tables for your use (except the two shelters at Waverly Day Use do not have electricity). A park host is available at most of the shelters where they can provide additional information if need be.
Natural Features
DeWayne Hayes Day Use runs along a part of the old riverbed on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway where great shoreline fishing can be done. A trail takes you through the day use where you can find oak, sweet gum, pine, and other species of trees along the way. Bald Eagles, Pelicans, and migratory birds can be seen flying over the area.
2 monitored sheltersDay use
Getting there
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)?
Reservations for DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 173 of 186 tracked reservation dates are open (93%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 45 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 14:17 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 DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake) in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 45 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)?
October 2026, with 61 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at DeWayne Hayes Day Use (Columbus Lake)?
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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