Plum Point Campground
Campground · Mississippi · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 8
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 270 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Plum Point Campground is located on the North side of Enid Lake. This campground is designed for individuals to camp without utilities. The campground features eight campsites with no hook-ups. A comfort station, playground, five picnic sites, a beach, natural 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.
View a virtual tour of Enid Lake.
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 ramps are provided at the campground.
Facilities
This family friendly campground has eight campsites, each with charcoal grill, grill table, 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 nearby 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. Visitors will find numerous locations for viewing the local plants and animal species found in this northern Mississippi Hill County.
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
- 8 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Main Loop
Site types
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
8 campsites at Plum Point Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Main Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-55, take exit 233 and head east on CR 36/Enid Dam Road. Travel north approximately 3.1 miles. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road at intersection and travel approximately 1.3 miles. Turn east on Pope Water Valley Road and after 4 miles turn south onto Plum Point Road and continue into the campground appoximately 2.3 miles.
34.16024, -89.85453 · 34°9'36.9"N 89°51'16.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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, 2.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Plum Point Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Plum Point Campground?
- Yes, Plum Point Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Plum Point Campground have?
- 8 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Plum Point Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Plum Point Campground.
- Does Plum Point Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Plum Point Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Plum Point Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Plum Point Campground
- Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek Day Use Area 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hickory Ridge 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Branch Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McCurdy Point 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riverview 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill Day Use Area 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ford's Well Day Use Area 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- 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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