Riverview
Campground · Mississippi · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 150
- People per site
- 208 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Riverview Recreation Area is located below the dam at Enid Lake. Amenities include three comfort stations, volleyball court, softball field, soccer field/football field, horseshoe pits, two large picnic shelter, one small picnic shelter, 22 individual picnic sites, 1/2 mile fitness trail, fitness exercise area, and a playground. This area is popular among visitors wanting to enjoy a day at the lake picnicking, playing sports, walking and cycling.
Recreation
Riverview offers three comfort stations, volleyball court, softball field, soccer field/football field, horseshoe pits, two large picnic shelter, one small picnic shelter, 22 individual picnic sites, 1/2 mile fitness trail, fitness exercise area, a playground and bank fishing. This area is popular among visitors wanting to enjoy a day at the lake picnicking, fishing, playing sports, walking and cycling.
Facilities
The day uses offers 22 individual picnic sites that includes a grill, a serve table and picnic table. Three assessable comfort stations with flush toilets are located in this area. Other amenities includes three comfort stations, volleyball court, softball field, soccer field/football field, horseshoe pits, two large picnic shelter, one small picnic shelter, 1/2 mile fitness trail, fitness exercise area, a playground and bank fishing in the old river run. Nearby day use areas offers boat ramps,life jacket loaner boards, beaches, amphitheaters and a view of the lake.
Natural Features
Pavilions, picnic sites, and other amenities are nestled among towering oak trees. The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, deer, butterflies, geese and variety of birds. This day use area is off Interstate 55 and easily assessable to visitors. It a perfect location for a day at the lake for picnicking, exercising, playing sports, walking or to spend the day.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (662) 563-4571.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, home of Elvis Presley. His birthplace is located in nearby Tupelo, Mississippi.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 4 sites for day use only
- Up to 150 people per site
Site types
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
4 campsites at Riverview
Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Shelter 541 | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Shelter/Stage 669 | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Shelter565 | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 150 | 🐾 |
| Softball Field 670 | — | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Take exit 233 off of Interstate 55 toward Enid Lake. Go east on County Road 36 for .8 miles. Turn right on Enid Dam Road for .2 miles. Turn right onto County Road 35 for .4 miles. Turn right on County Road 517 and you have arrived at the destination.
34.15118, -89.90793 · 34°9'4.2"N 89°54'28.6"W
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, 0.7 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 Riverview
- Can you reserve a site at Riverview?
- Yes, Riverview is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Riverview have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 3 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Riverview?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Riverview.
Camping near Riverview
- Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McCurdy Point 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hickory Ridge 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill Day Use Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek Day Use Area 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Persimmon Hill(enid Lake) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Plum Point Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Branch Campground 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ford's Well Day Use Area 7 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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