U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · MS

Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)

Persimmon HillPhoto · USACE
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
77Sites
125 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 77

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BeachPicnic Shelter (583)managementN/A
BeachPicnic Shelter (584)managementN/A
Boat RampPicnic Shelter (558)managementN/A
Boat RampPicnic Shelter (585)managementN/A
CampgroundAmphitheater 02AmanagementN/A
PERSIMMON HILL01standard electric59 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL02standard electric62 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL03standard electric48 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL04standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL05standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL06standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL07standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL08standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL09standard electric65 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL10standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL11standard electric70 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL12standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL13standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL14standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL15standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL16standard electric57 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL17standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL18standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL19standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL20standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL21standard electric70 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL22standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL23standard electric71 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL24standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL25standard electric70 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL26standard electric55 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL27standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL28standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL29standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL30standard electric66 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL31standard electric65 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL32standard electric62 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL33standard electric62 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL34standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL35standard electric58 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL36standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL37standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL38standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL39standard electric56 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL40standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL41standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL42standard electric59 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL43standard electric62 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL44standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL45standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL46standard electric56 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL47standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL48standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL49standard electric61 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL50standard electric57 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL51standard electric60 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL52standard electric57 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL53standard electric53 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL54standard electric55 ft50
PERSIMMON HILL55standard electric60 ft50

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Camping fees are increasing on 1-1-21 from$20.00 per night to $24.00 per night.

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This campground sits in MS-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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