Army Corps of Engineers · Mississippi
Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)
Army Corps of Engineers · Mississippi, United States
- Sites
- 77
- Hookups
- 72 electric, 77 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Camping fees are increasing on 1-1-21 from $20.00 per night to $24.00 per night.
- Max RV length
- 125 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 253 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Enid Lake
- Nearest town
- ENID
- Address
- PO BOX 10, ENID, MS, 38927-0010
- Phone
- 662-563-4571
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
72 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 34° | 1° | 72° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 40° | 7° | 75° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 49° | 29° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 55° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 67° | 52° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 72° | 62° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 75° | 69° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 75° | 67° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 71° | 59° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 56° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 48° | 23° | 78° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 40° | 23° | 76° | 6 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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