Dewayne Hayes Campground

We really liked the location of this campground. And of course, as all ACOE campgrounds are, it was well spaced out and right on the river. We live full time in our RV and were looking forward to using the advertised laundry facilities, but they were all locked up. When we went to check again, only the hosts could use them. Such a bummer.

We also had a plumbing emergency (a leak in a water pipe) and my husband got up first thing in the morning to run to Lowe’s. On his way back, he was locked out. I called the host to see if he could let him back in and woke him up. It was 7:30 am and we thought the gate opened at 6. He said it was 8 and that it was on the window at the gate. He almost made my husband wait at the gate for 30 min till the appropriate time. When my husband looked, they had the flyer they gave us with the 6 scratched off and written very small was 8am. Would have been nice to know that. Seems the hosts have kind of changed things a bit to fit them better. I know it’s the off season, but if we knew these changes ahead of time, that would have been helpful.

Again, nice campground and a great little hiking trail there as well.

My GPS pulled me off Hwy 82 onto some back roads - just get off onto Hwy 45 for a more direct route. Otherwise it was well signed. Winter registration was clearly posted at the entry station (first come first serve). This is a linear park along the banks of the Tombigbee river - large well spaced concrete pads with picnic table, fire ring, grill, work table, hang pole, water & electric. 100 total RV Sites, 10 primitive sites. Sites 1-13 & 64-76 have sewer. There is a nice paved interpretive path through the woods. The host was super friendly. A few OTA TV channels, 1 bar of T-Mobile without the booster - 3-4 with. Lots of tall trees so access to sun or satellite is a bit limited, probably minimal when the trees are in bloom. Things open is a bit after site 70. Oh, we were in a pull-through site #66. The only other pull-through is 86.

This was our first time camping at Dewayne Hayes and were pleasantly surprised! It was a nice, quiet campground and the sites were well spaced out. There were some that were double sites. The sites were very easy to get into. You can see the Tennessee - Tombigbee Waterway from the campsites, but there is very little access to the river, except at the boat launch. There are some sites that have sewer, but most of those are only available as walk - up sites. The bath houses are average. There is more than adequate additional parking. The camp hosts were extremely nice and helpful. We camped in a 38 foot motorhome with a tow vehicle.

Rate includes America the Beautiful Senior Pass. Stayed in a site with full hookup right next to the river. Campground was quiet and peaceful. There was a restroom/shower/laundry right across the road. Clean and shower water was hot. Nice paved walking path along a hardwood swamp. Saw three or four deer every time we went for a walk. Cell service was fine keeping up to date with news on the internet. OK over the air TV, but not perfect.

Took my 9 and 5 year old here for our first camping trip. Host was super helpful and nice. Several full hookups with sewer including #76 where we stayed. Hiking/bike trails were paved like a sidewalk and provided some pretty nice views. The day use side was not as well kept up with sticks down everywhere on the trails but the campground side was super nice and clean. I will definitely stay here again.