Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
Campground · Mississippi · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 150
- People per site
- 264 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: Chickasaw Hill
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
1 campsite at Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
Check-in 08:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter 660 | Chickasaw Hill | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
34.16441, -89.82523 · 34°9'51.9"N 89°49'30.8"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 6.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Picnic Shelter reservations - $50/day. Boat ramp and beach fees are $5.00 per vehicle.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
- Can you reserve a site at Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area?
- Yes, Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area.
Camping near Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area
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- Ford's Well Day Use Area 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek Day Use Area 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Water Valley Landing Day Use Area 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Water Valley Landing 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hickory Ridge 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McCurdy Point 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 662-563-4571
- Email enid.lake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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