Campground

Long Branch Campground

Enid Lake · Enid · Mississippi — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Weekend availability at Long Branch Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 3:34 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    12/13 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    13/13 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
13
Tent Only No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Long Branch Campgroundis located on the south side of Enid Lake. This campground is designed for individuals to camp without utilities. The campground features fourteen campsites with no hook-ups. A comfort station, playground, five picnic sites, a beach and a boat ramp are located in this area. This area is popular among individuals that enjoy a quite camping experience. It is a quiet, family oriented campground situated along the banks of Enid Lake in forests of northern Mississippi. Recreation Enid Lake offers access to the lake for boating, fishing, and designated swimming areas.  Enid Lake has been recognized as one of America's Top 10 Fishing Spots, 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. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and boat ramp is provided at the campground. Facilities This family friendly campground has 14 campsites, each with charcoal grill, picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. An accessible comfort station with flush toilets is located in the middle of the campground. Other amenities in the campground include: playground, beach and boat ramp. Natural Features Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water for 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. Some sites ofter a view of the lake. The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, deer, butterflies, and variety of birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (662) 563-4571. Nearby Attractions The nearby towns of Water Valley and Batesville, Mississippi offers shopping, hotels, restaurants and emergency care facilities if needed. Memphis, Tennessee, approximately 60 miles, offers tours of Graceland, Elvis Presley home. His birthplace is located in nearby Tupelo, Mississippi.

Getting there

Take Exit 227 off of U.S. Interstate 55 Highway toward Water Valley, MS. Go east on Mississippi Highway 32 for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 26 in Long Branch Recreation Area.

Elevation
288 ft
Contact
(662) 563-4571
Enid Lake office

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • FISHING
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

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