Wallace Creek Day Use Area

Wallace Creek is a quiet, family-oriented recreation area situated along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northern Mississippi. A picnic shelter is located at the boat ramp for family gatherings. Picnic sites and the large group picnic shelter, complete with grills and picnic tables, make the area perfect for large groups or family trips. Playgrounds and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities, and the campground has 101 campsites with modern amenities including full hookups and flush toilets. Enid Lake has been recognized as one of America's Top 10 Fishing Spots, 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. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and throughout the surrounding landscape, offering hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities, and boating is a popular pastime with boat ramps provided. Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water for the millions of annual visitors to enjoy, and an additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surround the lake, offering 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.