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Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Enid · Mississippi · Enid Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Enid Lake |
| Location | Enid · Mississippi · Enid Lake · 34.13388, -89.90385 · Map |
| Sites | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 4 group shelter electric; 1 group picnic area |
| 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 5 sites Water hookups at 0 of 5 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 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 shelters and Ampthitheater are $50 per day. Beach and Boat Ramp fees are $5.00 per vehicle/day. |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | AmphitheaterBeach accessDrinking waterPlaygroundWater 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 Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground and day uses area 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 crapple, 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 throught the surround landscape, offering hiking and biking opportunities. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and there are two boat ramps in the area. A swimming beach is located in the day uses areas for visitors.
Facilities Persimmon Hill Recreation Area offers 72 campsites, along with four large group picnic shelters. Modern amentities including full hookups and flush toilets, Playgrounds and interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities. Day uses area offers picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, beach for swimming and two boat ramps. Persimmon Hill has been selected several times as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds.
Natural Features Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yoccon 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 onto County Road 36 south, cross the dam. Turn onto County Road 34 and continue 1 mile. following the signs into the campground and day uses area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · ENID MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRiverview
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2 mi straight-line · Enid Mississippi
Trip Card — Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Enid · Mississippi · Enid Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Enid · Mississippi · Enid Lake |
| Fees | Picnic shelters and Ampthitheater are $50 per day. Beach and Boat Ramp fees are $5.00 per vehicle/day. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 5 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10119471 · 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.