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Wallace Creek Day Use Area

Enid Lake

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Wallace Creek is a quiet, family-oriented campground situated along the banks of Enid Lake in the forests of northern Mississippi. Wallace Creek Recreation areaoffers 101 campsites, along with one large group picnic shelters. Enid Lake is part of a dam project on the Yocona River.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Wallace Creek Recreation areaoffers 101 campsites, along with one large group picnic shelters. Modern amenities includes full hookups and flush toilets. Playgrounds and interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities. Picnic sites and large picnic shelter complete with grills and picnic tables make the area perfect for large groups or family trips.

Natural Features

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. An additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surround the lake, offering countless recreational opportunities for campers, equestrians, hikers and more.

Recreation

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. Fishing tournaments are held annually at the lake. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and throughout the surrounding landscape, offering hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

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Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Picnic Shelter 637

Wallace Creek

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

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vehicle

150

people

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shade

Important notices

America Beautiful Senior and Access card are not accepted for picnic shelter reservation. Picnic shelter may be reserved for $50.00/day. Reservation does not include boat ramp fee. Boat Ramp and beach fees are $5.00 per vehicle. No Pets in buildings. No ATV's allowed. If camping you must have a camping reservation before setting up camping equipment on a site.

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