Weekend availability at Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 3:34 PM PT- Fri, Sep 25Open27/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open25/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited10/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open36/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Limited8/69 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
- 77
- Electric sites
- 77
- Water hookups
- 72
- Sewer hookups
- 72
- Pull-through
- 2
About this campground
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 Attractions Memphis, Tennessee, located about an hour away, offers plenty of famous tourist attractions.
Getting there
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.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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