Water Valley Landing Day Use Area

Water Valley Landing is a quiet, family-oriented campground and day use area along the banks of Enid Lake, in the forests of northeast Mississippi. Picnic areas complete with grills and tables make the area perfect for family trips, and a picnic shelter is available for large groups. A playground trail and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation, and boat ramps are provided at the campground, which has 29 campsites with 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 biking opportunities as well. Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River. The dam creates almost 16,000 acres of water, and an additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surrounding the lake offer countless opportunities for campers, equestrians and hikers. The nearby towns of Water Valley and Batesville, Mississippi offer shopping, hotels, restaurants and emergency care facilities if needed. Memphis, Tennessee, approximately 60 miles away, offers tours of Graceland, Elvis Presley's home; his birthplace is in nearby Tupelo, Mississippi.