Wallace Creek offers diverse camping options near Water Valley, Mississippi. Located on Enid Lake, this Army Corps of Engineers campground is about 20 miles from Water Valley at an elevation of approximately 265 feet. The campground features spacious sites with concrete pads, most with water views, and operates year-round with both primitive sites and hookups.
What to do
Fishing on Enid Lake: Wallace Creek provides excellent fishing opportunities on Enid Lake. "The lake is very popular for fishing and there is a boat launch/fish cleaning station," notes Nancy W., who enjoyed paddling around the lake during her visit to Wallace Creek.
Disc golf course: George P. Cossar State Park offers an 18-hole disc golf course through pine forests. "The Frisbee golf course has gotten better over time. The course is now marked very well," according to Steve G. who visited George P. Cossar State Park Campground.
Educational excursions: Visit the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery near Enid Dam. "The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery (by the Enid Dam) is a fun place to visit and tour for very small fee," shares Nancy W. about her experience while staying at Wallace Creek.
What campers like
Waterfront views: Many sites at Wallace Creek feature premium views of Enid Lake. "We stayed on site 28 which is a pull-thru on a paved pad and is waterfront with beautiful panoramic views of Enid Lake," reports Bran P. about their camping experience at Wallace Creek.
Privacy and space: Wall Doxey State Park offers well-spaced sites. "The sites are far enough apart to not feel on top of your neighbor," writes Brandon R. about Wall Doxey State Park Campground, adding that it's "a well maintained campground."
Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the maintained bathrooms. "The bathrooms were clean and stocked," notes Stacy D. after staying at Wall Doxey State Park Campground, which provides water and electric sites suitable for tents and RVs.
What you should know
Varying campground conditions: Some state parks need maintenance. "The northern part of the campground appears to only have a few sites in the upper numbers that were open. Most sites in the northern part are grown up in weeds and the concrete tables were in bad shape," observes William F. about John W Kyle State Park.
Seasonal fluctuations: Lake levels vary throughout the year. "Lake level was up so not much of the swim beach was exposed," reports Neil H. about Wallace Creek, noting the "spacious sites with enough room between them to not feel crowded."
Proximity to supplies: Some campgrounds have limited amenities nearby. "Plan on staying here for a couple of days and relaxing in the outdoors. Stock up on supplies because there is not much around," advises Nancy W. regarding Wallace Creek.
Tips for camping with families
Halloween festivities: Wall Doxey hosts special Halloween events. "Every camp site had wonderful decorations and the kids had such a blast. It was awesome," shares Fred S. about Trace State Park Campground, describing their Halloween experience.
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer better play areas than others. "The playground could use an update, but it does the job keeping the kids entertained," mentions Brandon R. about Wall Doxey's facilities.
Tick precautions: Forested areas require pest awareness. "If you are camping here anytime during the warmer months, be ready to pick ticks off of everyone!" warns Brandon R. about Wall Doxey State Park due to its pine forest setting.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites carefully for larger rigs. "Not all sites are level in fact we had to pass up a couple because of that reason," explains Nancy W. about Puskus Lake, though she noted the campground was navigable in their 45-foot RV.
Water hookup preparedness: Some sites have distant water connections. "The water spigot was in a several inches of water," reports Steve G. about John W Kyle State Park, advising, "You may need a long potable water hose, 50+ feet."
Site leveling: Come prepared for uneven sites. "Even though it's a bit hilly, all of the sites are level. Nice paved roads with most sites on large concrete pads with water and electric (50A)," notes Bran P. about Wallace Creek.
