Waverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)

Overview

Waverly Day Use is situated in Columbus, Mississippi on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The area features two shelters that can be rented. The area typically is open the beginning of March through the end of October. Waverly Day Use is great for family gatherings and birthdays.

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

Waverly Day Use is surrounded by a forest of pines and hardwoods, where deer, many varieties of birds, and squirrels may cross your path. A walking trail takes you along the shoreline of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway where you can look out over the water and can see fish jumping or a possible otter.