West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers
This is a day-use only picnic area. No overnight camping is available. The three picnic shelters (Dogwood, Mulberry, Red Bud) are available for reservation through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, including the following areas, Alcorn, Benton MS, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee MS, Marshall, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union and Yalobusha and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The eventual remnants of Hurricane Isaias will trek north impacting portions of the Mid-South. Based on the latest guidance, the heaviest rainfall will likely fall across portions of northeast Mississippi into some areas of West Tennessee. Total rainfall amounts will between 1 to 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
West Damsite Picnic Area is a day-use recreation site situated on Bay Springs Lake, part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located near New Site in Prentiss County, Mississippi, this facility is designed for day visitors seeking a scenic spot for picnicking, fishing, and family recreation. The area features three reservable group picnic shelters named Dogwood, Mulberry, and Red Bud, each suitable for gatherings. A playground provides activities for children, and a restroom facility serves visitors. The site is near West Dam Site Boat Ramp and other Bay Springs Lake recreation areas including Piney Grove Campground. This is strictly a day-use area with no overnight camping facilities. Visitors looking for overnight accommodations should consider nearby Piney Grove Campground on Bay Springs Lake.
Directions
From New Site, MS, head west on MS-4 W for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto County Road 3501 and continue for about 1 mile to reach the West Damsite Picnic Area.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 423-1287 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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