Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Enid Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Enid, MS, MS
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground and day uses area that sits along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northeast Mississippi. View a virtual tour of Enid Lake Enid Lake has been recognized as one of the top 10 fishing locations in America with white crapple, 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/persimmon-hill-day-use-area to be notified when sites open up.
Persimmon Hill sits along Enid Lake, recognized as one of the top 10 fishing locations in America with abundant white crappie, bass, and catfish. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained concrete sites, full hookups on select sites, and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Carolina Chickadee, Pine Warbler, Rough Greensnake, North American Racer, and Three-toed Box Turtle have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Persimmon Hill Day Use Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request a full hookup site (water, sewer, and electric) when reserving, as most sites lack hookups Lot 51 is lakefront with full hookups according to camper reviews
Skip Persimmon Hill Day Use Area if: You need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You require hookups at your site — only select sites have full hookups available. You visit in January or winter months — campground is closed.
Best time to visit Persimmon Hill Day Use Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake) (ENID, MS), Riverview (Enid, MS), Outlet Channel (Enid Lake) (Enid, MS), Mccurdy Point (Enid, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Cell signal at Persimmon Hill Day Use Area (Enid, MS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented campground and day uses area that sits along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northeast Mississippi. View a virtual tour of Enid Lake Enid Lake has been recognized as one of the top 10 fishing locations in America with white crapple, 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request a full hookup site (water, sewer, and electric) when reserving, as most sites lack hookups
Lot 51 is lakefront with full hookups according to camper reviews
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 55, take exit 233 onto County Road 36 south, cross the dam. Turn onto County Road 34 and continue 1 mile. following the signs into the campground and day uses area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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