Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)
Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground that sits along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northeast Mississippi.
View a virtual tour of Enid Lake.
Persimmon Hill Campground offers 72 campsites, along with three large group picnic shelters. Modern amenities like full hookups and flush toilets are provided, and a playground and interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities. Picnic areas complete with grills and tables make the area perfect for parties or family trips. In fact, Persimmon Hill has been selected twice as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds.
Need to Know
- No horses or livestock permitted at the campground
A large picnic shelter may be reserved for $50/day
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Must have reservation before camping.
America Beautiful Senior and Access card holder has to be present when card is used.
No Pets in buildings.
No ATV's allowed
There is a beach fee of $5.00 and boat ramp fee of $5.00 per vehicle.
Beach area and picnic shelter 583 and 584 are closed from October 1 to April 1.
Natural Features
Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water for the millions of annual visitors to enjoy. An additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surrounding the lake offer countless recreational opportunities for campers, equestrians, hikers and more.
Nearby Attractions
Memphis, Tennessee, located about an hour away, offers plenty of famous tourist attractions.
Recreation
Enid Lake has been recognized as one of the top 10 fishing locations in America with white crappie, bass and catfish available in abundance. The lake is the home of the world record white crappie, which weighed an impressive 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Fishing tournaments are held annually at the lake.
Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and throughout the surrounding landscape, offering hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 10 ENID MS 38927-0010
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 662-563-4571
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-55, take exit 233 onto County Road 36 south, cross the dam. Turn onto County Road 34 and continue 1 mile, following the signs into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 46, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop PERSIMMON HILL, Type Standard Electric
