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Persimmon Hill Day Use Area

Entrance to campground
Shelter by the beach and playground
Beach

About Persimmon Hill Day Use Area

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 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews (22)

What Guests Are Saying

The Persimmon Hill Day Use Area offers a great experience, especially for group activities like church gatherings by the lake. Reviewers highlighted the wonderful views and overall positive atmosphere. However, there was a concern about the insufficient number of garbage cans.

Review Summary

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Kenneth K

October 19, 2025

5

Great experience with our church group for church on the lake.

Kenneth K

October 19, 2025

5

Great experience with our church group for church on the lake.

Wanda C

September 20, 2025

4

There was not enough garbage cans
Everything else was great

Wanda C

September 20, 2025

4

There was not enough garbage cans
Everything else was great

Robert E

June 2, 2025

5

Wonderful view

Robert E

June 2, 2025

5

Wonderful view

Kenneth K

April 20, 2024

5

Fantastic venue for a toddler’s birthday.

Kenneth K

April 20, 2024

5

Fantastic venue for a toddler’s birthday.

Tia F

July 1, 2023

5

The pavilion was clean and nice. Good location with view of the water and playground near by

Tia F

July 1, 2023

5

The pavilion was clean and nice. Good location with view of the water and playground near by

Location Persimmon Hill Day Use Area

Address:
Persimmon Hill Recreation Area
Enid, MS, 38927
United States

Highway access

The Persimmon Hill Day Use Area is accessible from Interstate 55 via exit 233, approximately 1 mile from the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.1339 / -89.9039

Elevation: 85 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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