Persimmon Hill Day Use Area

Persimmon Hill is a quiet, family-oriented day use area and campground that sits along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northeast Mississippi. The day use area offers picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, a beach for swimming and two boat ramps, and there are four large group picnic shelters. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and through the surrounding landscape, offering hiking and biking opportunities, and an interpretive trail adds more to explore. The campground has 72 campsites with modern amenities including full hookups and flush toilets, and Persimmon Hill has been selected several times as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds. 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, and fishing tournaments are held annually. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake. Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water for millions of annual visitors to enjoy, and an additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surrounding the lake offer countless recreational opportunities for campers, equestrians, hikers and more. The nearby towns of Water Valley and Batesville, Mississippi offer shopping, hotels, restaurants and emergency care facilities if needed.