Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 662-563-4571
- Coordinates
- 34.1339, -89.9039
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview 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 Recreation 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. Fishing tournaments are held annually at the lake. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and throught the surround landscape, offering hiking and biking opportunities. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and there are two boat ramps in the area. A swimming beach is located in the day uses areas for visitors. Facilities Persimmon Hill Recreation Area offers 72 campsites, along with four large group picnic shelters. Modern amentities including full hookups and flush toilets, Playgrounds and interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities. Day uses area offers picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, beach for swimming and two boat ramps. Persimmon Hill has been selected several times as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds. Natural Features Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yoccon River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water for millions of annual visitors to enjoy. An additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surrounding the lake offer countless recreational opportunities for campers, equestrians, hikers and more. Nearby Attractions The nearby towns of Water Valley and Batesville, Mississippi offers shopping, hotels, restaurants and emergency care facilities if needed. Memphis, Tennessee, approximately 60 miles, offers tours of Graceland, Elvis Presley home. His birthplace is located in nearby Tupelo, Mississippi.
From the managing agency.
Is Persimmon Hill Day Use Area free?
No. Persimmon Hill Day Use Area charges a fee.
How do I get to Persimmon Hill Day Use Area?
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area is at 34.1339, -89.9039. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- PERSIMMON HILL(ENID LAKE)1.0 mi
- Riverview1.2 mi
- Outlet Channel (Enid Lake)1.7 mi
- McCurdy Point1.8 mi
- Hickory Ridge1.9 mi
- WALLACE CREEK2.0 mi
- Wallace Creek Day Use Area2.3 mi
- Plum Point Campground3.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
