Enid Lake spans nearly 28,000 acres in north Mississippi and maintains consistent water levels year-round, unlike nearby lakes with seasonal fluctuations. The campgrounds surround a reservoir created in 1952 by damming the Yocona River, with camping sites positioned on shorelines featuring a mix of pine and hardwood forests. Water temperatures range from the mid-40s in winter to the upper 80s during summer months.
What to do
Fishing platform access: Wallace Creek Campground provides dedicated fishing areas with cleaning stations near the entrance. "The lake is a top fishing lake with no commercial or residential developments on the lake," notes a visitor to Persimmon Hill Campground.
Miniature golf: A course is available at George P. Cossar State Park for family recreation. "They also have disc golf, but I don't play so I can't offer an opinion on the condition of that," reports one camper who visited the park.
Trail walking: Several campgrounds offer walking paths through the wooded areas. "There is a walking trail that says closed, but according to the camp host it is actually open. Wish I would have known that sooner as I love to hike," mentions a visitor to Wallace Creek.
Boat launching: Multiple ramps provide lake access for watercraft. "We didn't have fishing licenses but loved paddling around the lake," explains a camper. The Prophet Bridge area has "parking lot and picnic area by the boat ramp. No amenities and if you want to explore other than the boat ramp area you need AWD or 4WD or it's a pretty good hike."
What campers like
Level concrete pads: Sites at many campgrounds feature stable, paved surfaces. "Very nice level concrete sites with plenty of parking space for coach & toad. Camp amongst the tall pines with a view of the lake from most every site," notes a visitor to Persimmon Hill Campground.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses receive regular maintenance across most campgrounds. "Bathrooms/showers were very spacious and clean," shares a camper at George P. Cossar State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Natural areas attract local fauna. "Lots of wildlife to observe. I've never seen more deer, especially close up, in my life!" explains a visitor to Persimmon Hill.
Affordable rates: Corps of Engineers sites offer reasonable pricing. "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," mentions a camper at Wallace Creek.
What you should know
Site selection considerations: Layout and proximity vary between campgrounds and specific sites. "The tent sites are not shown correctly. There are 7 walk in sites grouped together. Each site had their own electric box and shared a water faucet. Not much privacy," notes a visitor to Chickasaw Hill.
Site availability patterns: Weekends fill quickly during peak seasons. "A quick walk around the park showed almost every site was reserved for the weekend starting Thursday. A popular park and worth it," explains a camper at Persimmon Hill.
Bathhouse variations: Shower facilities differ between locations. "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," advises a Wallace Creek visitor.
Low water conditions: Lake levels affect some amenities. "New to fulltime RV life we chose to spend a week at this quiet off the beaten path campground on our way west. Water level in Enid Lake was very low so the swimming beach was closed," reports a camper at Chickasaw Hill.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Recreation areas for children vary by campground. "Yokona ridge has a great playground for kids with the putt-putt golf course a short walk away. $4+tax per person to play," notes a visitor to George P. Cossar State Park.
Basketball courts: Some campgrounds offer sports facilities. "A playground and basketball court is centrally located and easily accessible to all families," reports a camper at Persimmon Hill.
Beach swimming: Designated areas for water recreation exist at certain campgrounds. "It seems as if they built the park and haven't done much else with it since. The day use area is nicer with a new pavilion, nice playground and a bare bones mini golf that would probably entertain very young children," notes a visitor to George P. Cossar State Park.
Camp store proximity: Limited supplies available near some campgrounds. "There is a store near by with gas, live fishing bait and any last minute forgotten items. They have breakfast biscuits in the mornings!" mentions a Wallace Creek visitor.
Tips from RVers
Cell service quality: Mobile connectivity varies by location and provider. "Good ATT & Verizon cell service. Did not try OTA TV," reports a camper at Persimmon Hill.
Site leveling requirements: Some areas require more setup adjustments. "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 one using the self-pay system," notes a visitor to Wallace Creek Campground.
Nearest supplies: Distance to major retailers affects trip planning. "The nearest town of any size is Batesville about 30 miles north if you need a Walmart," advises a camper at Chickasaw Hill.
Full hookup availability: Many sites offer complete utility connections. "Full hookups, level, clean and top rated bathroom facilities. The view is great from every camp spot," shares a visitor to Persimmon Hill.
