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Mississippi · Federal campground

Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)

6 mi north of Oakland, MS · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Mar–May & Octbest months

About Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)

Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground that sits along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northeast Mississippi. [View a virtual tour of Enid Lake.](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/enid/tour.html) Enid Lake has been recognized as one of the top 10 fishing locations in America 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. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and throughout the surrounding landscape, offering hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground. Persimmon Hill Campground offers 72 campsites, along with three large group picnic shelters. Modern amenities like full hookups and flush toilets…

  • Fees: Camping fees are increasing on 1-1-21 from $20.00 per night to $24.00 per night.
  • Managed by: Enid Lake, USACE
  • Where: 6 mi north of Oakland, MS · 34.13556, -89.88611

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

52°
33°Jan
57°
36°Feb
66°
43°Mar
74°
50°Apr
82°
60°May
89°
68°Jun
91°
71°Jul
91°
69°Aug
86°
63°Sep
76°
51°Oct
64°
41°Nov
55°
35°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake) from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 6.4 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.