Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)
Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Mississippi. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 34.13556, -89.88611
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 662-563-4571
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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 A
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Army Corps of Engineers · 46 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 4 designated routes (4 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Hill Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wallace Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Wallace Creek Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Long Branch Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Plum Point Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Chickasaw Hill | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.