Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Campground · Mississippi · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 200
- People per site
- 276 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 sites for day use only
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: Beach, Boat Ramp, Campground
Site types
- 4 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade, pets allowed.
5 campsites at Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter 583 | Beach | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Picnic Shelter 584 | Beach | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Picnic Shelter 558 | Boat Ramp | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Picnic Shelter 585 | Boat Ramp | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Amphitheater 02A | Campground | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 200 |
Getting there
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.
34.13388, -89.90385 · 34°8'2.0"N 89°54'13.9"W
Typical weather
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| 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, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Picnic shelters and Ampthitheater are $50 per day. Beach and Boat Ramp fees are $5.00 per vehicle/day.
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 Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
- Can you reserve a site at Persimmon Hill Day Use Area?
- Yes, Persimmon Hill Day Use Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Persimmon Hill Day Use Area have?
- 5 sites.
Camping near Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
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- Hickory Ridge 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Long Branch Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
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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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