Ford’S Well Day Use Area

Enid Lake — lakeside

Location: Enid , MS, MS

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Ford’s Well Recreation Area is located on the south side of Enid Lake. This recreation area is designed for horse enthusiasts to be able to camp with their horses and to ride a 20.8 mile horse trail. The campground features eighteen campsites with full hook-ups, a shower house, dump station, picnic shelter, playground, six picnic sites, five interpretive buildings that date back to the early 1900s, and a 20.8 mile equestrian trail.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fords-well-day-use-area to be notified when sites open up.

Ford's Well Recreation Area offers a unique camping experience on the south side of Enid Lake with historical significance, featuring five interpretive buildings from the early 1900s and a 20.8 mile equestrian trail for horse enthusiasts. Google reviewers praise the beautiful setting, cleanliness, and historical discoveries.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Roseate Spoonbill, Northern Cardinal, Barn Swallow, Common Snapping Turtle, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Ford’S Well Day Use Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Designed specifically for horse camping with 20.8 mile equestrian trail access Explore five interpretive buildings dating to the early 1900s on the grounds

Skip Ford’S Well Day Use Area if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups available. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer a larger campground — only 1 site listed in verified data.

Best time to visit Ford’S Well Day Use Area: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Water Valley Landing Day Use Area (Enid, MS), Chickasaw Hill (ENID, MS), Long Branch Campground (Enid, MS), Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area (Enid , MS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ford’S Well Day Use Area

Cell signal at Ford’S Well Day Use Area (Enid , MS): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Ford’s Well Recreation Area is located on the south side of Enid Lake. This recreation area is designed for horse enthusiasts to be able to camp with their horses and to ride a 20.8 mile horse trail. The campground features eighteen campsites with full hook-ups, a shower house, dump station, picnic shelter, playground, six picnic sites, five interpretive buildings that date back to the early 1900s, and a 20.8 mile equestrian trail.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — most sites have no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer a larger campground — only 1 site listed in verified data

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Designed specifically for horse camping with 20.8 mile equestrian trail access

Explore five interpretive buildings dating to the early 1900s on the grounds

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Roseate Spoonbill, Northern Cardinal, Barn Swallow, Common Snapping Turtle, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented within 8km.

Location

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662-563-4571· Enid Lake
Getting there →

Take Exit 227 off of U.S. Interstate 55 Highway toward Water Valley, MS. Go east on Mississippi Highway 32 for 6.9 miles. Turn left onto County Road 41 which will turn into County Road 557 for .8 miles and the destination is on the right.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Enid Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Enid Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Ford’S Well Day Use Area cost per night?+
Ford’S Well Day Use Area costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ford’S Well Day Use Area open?+
Ford’S Well Day Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ford’S Well Day Use Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ford’S Well Day Use Area?+
Ford’S Well Day Use Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ford’S Well Day Use Area?+
Ford’S Well Day Use Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Ford’S Well Day Use Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ford’S Well Day Use Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ford’S Well Day Use Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Ford’S Well Day Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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