Can you reserve a site at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?

Yes, Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) have?

77 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?

125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake).

Are campfires allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?

Campfires are allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Persimmon Hill(enid Lake), Mississippi — 72 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

72 bookable sites
77 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 sites for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 125 ft
Up to 150 people per site
Loops: Beach, Boat Ramp, Campground, PERSIMMON HILL

Site types

72 Standard Electric
5 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

77 campsites at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Picnic Shelter (583)	Beach	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	150	🐾
Picnic Shelter (584)	Beach	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	150	🐾
Picnic Shelter (558)	Boat Ramp	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	150	🐾
Picnic Shelter (585)	Boat Ramp	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	150	🐾
Amphitheater 02A	Campground	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	0	🐾
01	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	12	🐾
02	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
03	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	12	🐾
04	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
05	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
06	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
07	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
08	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
09	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	12	🐾
10	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
11	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	12	🐾
12	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
13	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
14	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
15	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
16	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	12	🐾
17	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
18	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
19	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
20	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
21	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	12	🐾
22	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
23	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	71 ft	12	🐾
24	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	60 ft	12	🐾
25	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	12	🐾
26	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	55 ft	12	🐾
27	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
28	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	60 ft	12	🐾
29	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
30	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	12	🐾
31	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	12	🐾
32	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
33	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
34	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
35	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	12	🐾
36	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
37	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
38	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
39	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	12	🐾
40	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
41	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
42	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	12	🐾
43	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
44	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
45	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
46	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	12	🐾
47	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
48	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	61 ft	12	🐾
49	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
50	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	12	🐾
51	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
52	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	57 ft	12	🐾
53	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	12	🐾
54	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	55 ft	12	🐾
55	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
56	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	57 ft	12	🐾
57	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	63 ft	12	♿ 🐾
58	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	62 ft	12	🐾
59	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
60	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	63 ft	12	🐾
61	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
62	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Lakefront	125 ft	12	🐾
63	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
64	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	62 ft	12	🐾
65	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	12	🐾
66	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	62 ft	12	🐾
67	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
68	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	12	🐾
69	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	12	🐾
70	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	59 ft	12	🐾
71	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	71 ft	12	🐾
72	PERSIMMON HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	58 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

From I-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.

34.13556, -89.88611 · 34°8'8.0"N 89°53'10.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Camping fees are increasing on 1-1-21 from $20.00 per night to $24.00 per night.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)

Can you reserve a site at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?: Yes, Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) have?: 77 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?: 125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake).
Does Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)?: Campfires are allowed at Persimmon Hill(enid Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)

Persimmon Hill Day Use Area 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Wallace Creek 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
McCurdy Point 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hickory Ridge 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wallace Creek Day Use Area 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Branch Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Plum Point Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chickasaw Hill 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ford's Well Day Use Area 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 662-563-4571
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)