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Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Pope · Mississippi · Enid Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Enid Lake |
| Location | Pope · Mississippi · Enid Lake · 34.16441, -89.82523 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Picnic Shelter reservations - $50/day. Boat ramp and beach fees are $5.00 per vehicle. |
| Check-in / out | In 08:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Beach accessDrinking waterWater spigots |
| Phone | 662-563-4571 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Chickasaw Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground and day use area situated along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northern Mississippi.
View a virtual tour of Enid Lake
Recreation 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 and swimming are a popular pastime on the lake. Beach and boat ramps are provided in the day use area.
Facilities Chickasaw Hill Recreation area offers 53 campsites, and modern amenities including full hookups and flush toilets. Playgrounds offer additional recreation opportunities. Beach, boat ramp and picnic shelter are located in the day uses area. Picnic sites and a picnic shelter, complete with grills and tables, make the area perfect for groups or family trips.
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.
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate 55, take exit 233 and head east on County Road 36/Enid Dam Road. At the Enid Lake Field Office turn north onto Chapel Hill Road and continue for 3 miles. Turn east on Pope Water Valley Road, and after 7 miles turn south on Chickasaw Road and continue into the campground or day uses area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · ENID MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPlum Point Campground
2 mi straight-line · Enid MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLong Branch Campground
3 mi straight-line · Enid MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFord's Well Day Use Area
3 mi straight-line · Enid MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWallace Creek Day Use Area
4 mi straight-line · Enid Mississippi
Trip Card — Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
Pope · Mississippi · Enid Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Pope · Mississippi · Enid Lake |
| Fees | Picnic Shelter reservations - $50/day. Boat ramp and beach fees are $5.00 per vehicle. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10119467 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.