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Long Branch Campground at Enid Lake permits pets and offers primitive camping options for tent and RV users. The campground provides basic facilities with toilets, a sanitary dump, and drinking water available. Located directly in Oakland, Mississippi, Long Branch maintains a 4.0 rating from visitors who appreciate its peaceful setting and proximity to water. Reviewers note the campground is beautiful and situated below the dam, making it particularly good for kayaking. The primitive nature of the facilities means campers should plan to be self-sufficient.
Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds surround the Oakland area, including Wallace Creek Campground which features full hookups, picnic tables, and trash service for both tent and RV campers. Enid Lake provides extensive shoreline for dog walking, with clean facilities and spacious campsites at nearby options like Persimmon Hill Campground. The area campgrounds are popular with fishing enthusiasts, offering boat launches and fish cleaning stations. Most sites require pets to remain leashed. Many campgrounds have paved walking trails that provide opportunities for exercising dogs. Campers traveling with pets should note that while bathhouses are clean and maintained, some campgrounds like Wallace Creek have a mixture of full shower houses and basic restroom facilities, requiring potential walks or drives to shower areas.
"Stock up on supplies because there is not much around. Sites are really nice and spacious with paved driveways and patios. "
"Enid Lake has an earthen dam and was built for flood control. We enjoyed the nearby North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitors Center."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"All sites are generously sized with plenty of room and flat spots to put a tent, plus more than half of the sites have a view of the lake."
"Also the north mississippi fish hatchery is here but closed for the holidays."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There are 7 walk in sites grouped together. Each site had their own electric box and shared a water faucet. Not much privacy, but my daughter loved running around with the other kids."
"New to fulltime rv life we chose to spend a week at this quiet off the beaten path campground on our way west . This place offers nice concrete pads with full hookups that are relatively level."
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Check Availability"Alot of locals come to use the lake, with a boat ramp right next to the campsites. The boys enjoyed swimming in the lake and riding their bikes around."
"Rolling hills in Mississippi but all the sites are level concrete pads with water and electric (50A). There are three circles each with their own dump station and paved roads."
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Check Availability"Right on enid lake. All the amenities"
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Check Availability"The campground is located in a beautiful spot on a peninsula with great views of Grenada lake at both sunrise and sunset."
"You can go to one of the other many Corps of Engineers campgrounds nearby to shower. Both times we have stayed here, we were the only ones there. It's so new, almost no one knows of its existence."
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LegendMississippi does a great job of maintaining their COE campgrounds. Nice, spacious spots underneath large Pine trees. Water views and access to the Lower Lake. There is a popular swim beach, boat launch and boat dock. The spillway is also close by for fishing. Do not get this park confused with the John Kyle State Park Campground that is directly next to this one. This park is much nicer!
GuideMy stay won't likely be like yours. First, I drove in while Mississippi was under a blanket of snow. All the roads in Holly Springs and the rest of the state were treacherous with packed snow and ice following a week of unseasonably frigid weather across the southern midwest.
That said, the 2 rangers working at Wall Doxey went out of their way to set me up with a parking place in the practically empty campground, putting me in the youth camp, finding me an extension cord to hook up to power and allowing me access to the group camp for a bathroom and shower.
This was necessary because many areas were either in the middle of renovation, inaccessible or out of service due to frozen pipes. To say these ladies went out of their way to get me situated is an understatement. They were heroines!
The camp has loads of retro charm. A big mid-century lodge, picnic area, swimming lake, frisbee golf and a 2 mile hiking trail around the lake. I enjoyed a walk thru the snow and the comfort of having a safe and caring place to stay during my trip through Mississippi.
I suspect it will be the same for you even if your visit is under far different circumstances.
GuideWe are only here for a few days during the week, but were assured that it would be packed on the weekends. Alot of locals come to use the lake, with a boat ramp right next to the campsites. The boys enjoyed swimming in the lake and riding their bikes around. The visitors center is worth a visit. 4/5 based on tons of dog poop, curbing of dogs is not enforced.
TravelerMississippi needs to put some funding behind the park, could be a real gem. Overall we had a great stay and I would recommend the campground.
ScoutI had a horrible experience at this campsite. Rolled up to find one (miserable) couple there. They were blasting music out of their car which is whatever and I waved hello and they just stared. Multiple cars came thru the campsite at night, shining their headlights every which way. Even though it says don’t enter past a certain point unless you are camping, this is clearly a spot for locals to do what they cannot do at home. At 2am I hear barking and one of my dogs busts through my tent. I go out there and there is a pack of wild dogs scouring the campsite. They weren’t terrifying or coming at us, but it was still scary. No more than 10 mins later two cars surround my tent with headlights, which is really scary for anyone, but I am a young woman traveling alone. Apparently the couple called the cops saying my dogs had been barking all night. There was brief barking and it was the wild dogs who were actually eating the trash the evil couple left out. Even if my dogs were barking, why is surrounding my tent with only headlights at 2am appropriate? I couldn’t see anything. Never saw a ranger, immediately left in the morning. Sorry for the essay, just hope to spare someone a similar experience. It is beautiful tho.
LegendIt’s really hard for me to give 1 star for anything, but this place is a dump. This is the 3rd MS State Park (North MS) we have been to and it is clear that MS does not take care of its state parks. Only half of the park is open, the grass was overgrown, trash/garbage is littered every where (especially near the open dumpsters that are randomly placed throughout camp), the ranger only came around to collect fees and then disappeared. The bathroom does not have AC or a fan, so it was a total sweat box. The toilet paper was not replenished, there is no hand soap, there was broken glass on the ground in one of the stalls. The shower portion wasn’t that bad, but again, no AC. The water hook ups are at least 100 foot away from most camp sites, so bring lots of extra hose if you do end up staying here. The site #’s are not clearly marked and they do not post if a site is reserved. No designated fire pits, so people have been just burning where ever they want. The fee is $22 a night, but they will charge you another $16 if you put up a tent. Overall, I paid $39 to stay in the worst campground we have ever gone to. Get it together Mississippi!
LegendThis is another great Corps of Engineers parks where you find really nice campsites set on great waterfront setting. The campground sits on Enid Lake which is recognized as one of “One of America’s Top 10 Fishing Spots.” And since the park is just shy of 100 sites you don’t feel like it is not too big. Plan on staying here for a couple of days and relaxing in the outdoors. Stock up on supplies because there is not much around. Sites are really nice and spacious with paved driveways and patios.
They just added sewer with makes a full hookup at $20/night a total bargain. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, bbq grill, small concrete stand next to bbq, and lantern crook. The bathhouse was modern with flush toilets with clean showers. Not all sites are level in fact we had to pass up a couple because of that reason. If you come in the off-season, there are plenty of sites not reserved so you can drive around and pick on using the self-pay system. Some sites have amazing water views if you are able to snag one of those you are in for a great stay. The campground is pretty hilly but the roads were easy enough for us to navigate in our 45’ RV and tow car .
The lake is very popular for fishing and there is a boat launch/fish cleaning station. We didn’t have fishing licenses but loved paddling around the lake. The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery(by the Enid Dam) is a fun place to visit and tour for very small fee. If you go into the town of Pope, the restaurant "The Place" offers good food set in a refurbishing an historic building.
LegendThis is more of a boat ramp than a campground. There are a couple of picnic tables with an few areas to set up tents. The positive is that you won’t be fighting a lot of other campers to be able to stay here. The access to the lake is nice. Would be a good spot to go if you needed to get away for some solitude.
LegendThis campground is on Sardis Lake, but is off the beaten path from everything else. The campground is old, but the sites are roomy. Some are shaded and some are in the sun.
There is a playground and a large open field in the middle for games, sports activities, dogs to run, etc.
The bathhouse isn’t the worst I have seen. It gets the job done, but the floor in the shower area seems to be falling apart.
The Oakland area offers several camping options around Enid Lake, a 28,000-acre reservoir managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with high humidity, while winters see temperatures between 30-55°F. Most campgrounds in the area maintain open status year-round, though services may be limited during winter months.
Fishing opportunities: Persimmon Hill Campground sits on Enid Lake, recognized for its excellent fishing. "Enid Lake is one of the top fishing locations for crappie. The fish are well stocked, and a visit to the hatchery offers some interactive displays, history on the area, and a chance for the kids to feed the fish," notes a camper who regularly visits with family.
Water activities: Chickasaw Hill provides multiple water access points for campers. "There is a day use area with a boat ramp, pavilion, beach, and playground," mentions a visitor who appreciated the well-maintained facilities. The campground supports swimming and boating during warmer months.
Nature exploration: Prophet Bridge area allows for outdoor exploration beyond typical campground boundaries. "If you want to explore other than the boat ramp area you need AWD or 4WD or it's a pretty good hike," advises a local who frequently fishes the area. The less developed setting attracts visitors seeking quieter experiences away from busier campgrounds.
Spacious sites: Wallace Creek Campground receives consistent praise for its generous camping areas. "The campground is large and well-kept, with over 100 sites, and the sites are very spacious. Each has a table, water and electric hookups, a hook, and a tent pad," reports a tent camper who stayed at site 64.
Clean facilities: North Abutment maintains high standards for its amenities. "Everything is clean and well kept. Many sites on the water and pull through," shares a satisfied visitor. The campground includes several loops with different views and proximity to water.
Affordability: Campers frequently mention the reasonable rates at Corps of Engineers campgrounds. "They just added sewer which makes a full hookup at $20/night a total bargain. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, bbq grill, small concrete stand next to bbq, and lantern crook," notes a Wallace Creek visitor who appreciated the value.
Seasonal popularity: Summer weekends fill quickly at most area campgrounds. "A quick walk around the park showed almost every site was reserved for the weekend starting Thursday. A popular park and worth it," shares a Persimmon Hill camper. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays from May through September.
Site specifics: Not all sites offer the same experience or level of privacy. "Site 55 should not exist. It was wedged in between two others," warns a Wallace Creek camper, while another suggests, "My favorite site is #72... feels private and is a concrete pull through site. Lakeside view and nice area for picnic."
Water levels: Lake levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting beach access. "Lake level was up so not much of the swim beach was exposed," noted one visitor to Wallace Creek. During drought periods, water access points may require longer walks to reach the water's edge.
Playground access: Eagle Point Primitive Campground offers family-friendly amenities despite its primitive designation. "The campground is located in a beautiful spot on a peninsula with great views of Grenada lake at both sunrise and sunset," mentions a visitor who appreciated the calm setting and nearby swimming areas.
Kid-friendly sites: Pet friendly camping near Oakland, Mississippi includes spaces where children can safely play. "Each site had their own electric box and shared a water faucet. Not much privacy, but my daughter loved running around with the other kids," shares a tent camper at Chickasaw Hill who found the social atmosphere beneficial.
Educational opportunities: The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery near Enid Dam provides learning experiences. "During our stay, we bank fished, walked the paved walking trail and our son took advantage of the upgraded playground and basketball court," notes a Persimmon Hill visitor who found multiple activities for children.
Site selection considerations: RVers camping with pets near Oakland should note terrain variations. "New to fulltime rv life we chose to spend a week at this quiet off the beaten path campground on our way west. This place offers nice concrete pads with full hookups that are relatively level," shares a Chickasaw Hill visitor who found the site accommodating.
Connectivity information: Cell service varies between campgrounds. "Good ATT & Verizon cell service. Did not try OTA TV," reports a Persimmon Hill camper. Most areas around Enid Lake maintain adequate coverage for basic needs, though bandwidth may decrease during peak usage times.
Shower facilities: RVers should verify shower availability. "There are several bathhouses throughout the campground, but beware if you are needing to use them for showers! Not all of them are full shower houses, so you might have to walk further or drive to one with a shower," cautions a Wallace Creek camper who discovered this limitation during their stay.
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