Hickory Ridge

Enid Lake — lakeside

Location: Enid, MS, MS

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hickory Ridge Recreation Area is a day use area located on the north side of Enid Dam. Amenities include three comfort stations/shower houses, an amphitheater, beach, a life jacket loaner board station, a basketball court, two group picnic shelters, 38 picnic sites, and two playgrounds. This area is popular among visitors who are interested in swimming, playing basketball and enjoying family picnic.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hickory-ridge to be notified when sites open up.

Hickory Ridge offers a family-friendly beach area with water activities and recreational amenities including shower facilities. Campers appreciate the nice beach and cool water for swimming.

Wildlife alert: Osprey, Red-necked Grebe, Pine Warbler, Chipping Sparrow, North American Racer, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented in the area.

Insider tips for Hickory Ridge: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites Verify current opening dates before visiting — conflicting information exists about year-round vs seasonal operations

Skip Hickory Ridge if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to use shade tents or canopies — campers report these are not permitted despite unclear website rules. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations.

Best time to visit Hickory Ridge: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Mccurdy Point (Enid, MS), Wallace Creek (ENID, MS), Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) (Enid, MS), Riverview (Enid, MS).