Army Corps of Engineers · Mississippi
Long Branch Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · Mississippi, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 13 no hookups
- Season
- March 1 to September 30
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 348 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Enid Lake
- Nearest town
- Enid
- Address
- Enid Lake Field Office, Enid, MS, 38927
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 34° | 3° | 72° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 39° | 8° | 75° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 49° | 28° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 55° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 66° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 72° | 61° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 75° | 70° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 75° | 67° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 59° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 55° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 48° | 23° | 78° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 40° | 23° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Ford's Well · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 19 sites
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