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Army Corps of Engineers campground

Long Branch Campground

Army Corps of Engineers campground in Enid Lake, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. 288 feet. 6.2 miles from Oakland.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers Enid Lake
Elevation
288 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
13 13 tent only non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Yalobusha County

Overview

Long Branch Campgroundis located on the south side of Enid Lake. This campground is designed for individuals to camp without utilities. The campground features fourteen campsites with no hook-ups. A comfort station, playground, five picnic sites, a beach and a boat ramp are located in this area. This area is popular among individuals that enjoy a quite camping experience. It is a quiet, family oriented campground situated along the banks of Enid Lake in forests of northern Mississippi.

Recreation

Enid Lake offers access to the lake for boating, fishing, and designated swimming areas.

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.

Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, and boat ramp is provided at the campground.

Facilities

This family friendly campground has 14 campsites, each with charcoal grill, picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. An accessible comfort station with flush toilets is located in the middle of the campground. Other amenities in the campground include: playground, beach and boat ramp.

Natural Features

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. An additional 44,000 acres of thick, green forests surrounding the lake offer countless recreational opportunities for campers, equestrians, hikers and more. Some sites ofter a view of the lake. The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, deer, butterflies, and variety of birds.

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.

The description, directions and fees are the Army Corps of Engineers’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • boating
  • camping
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • picnicking
  • swimming

The land around Long Branch Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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