Army Corps of Engineers · Enid Lake · Enid, MS

Long Branch Campground

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.

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A photo of Site 12 of Loop Main Loop at Long Branch Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad, Lantern PoleA photo of Site 13 of Loop Main Loop at Long Branch Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad, Lantern PoleA photo of Site 7 of Loop Main Loop at Long Branch Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad, Waterfront, Lantern PoleA photo of Site 8 of Loop Main Loop at Long Branch Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad, Waterfront, Lantern Pole
Photos courtesy of Kyle Tedford · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only13
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadePeople / vehiclesFires
1Partial8 / 2Yes
2Partial8 / 2Yes
3Partial8 / 2Yes
4Partial8 / 2Yes
5Partial8 / 2Yes
6Partial8 / 2Yes
7Partial8 / 2Yes
8Partial8 / 2Yes
9Partial8 / 2Yes
10Partial8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Long Branch Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.32 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowFebruary: 5.14 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowMarch: 5.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowApril: 6.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.67 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.2°F averageFebruary: 44.8°F averageMarch: 53.1°F averageApril: 60.9°F averageMay: 69.6°F averageJune: 77.2°F averageJuly: 80.0°F averageAugust: 79.8°F averageSeptember: 73.7°F averageOctober: 62.6°F averageNovember: 51.3°F averageDecember: 43.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Water Valley, 12 miles from the campground at 310 feet, station USC00229400 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 59 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Exit 227 off of U.S. Interstate 55 Highway toward Water Valley, MS. Go east on Mississippi Highway 32 for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 26 in Long Branch Recreation Area.

Nearest townEnid, Mississippi
Coordinates34.1266° N, 89.8445° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOle Miss Outdoors ↗24 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗58.9 mi

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Worth a stop

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.

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.

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.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Long Branch Campground?

Sites at Long Branch Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Long Branch Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Long Branch Campground have?

13 sites, including 13 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Long Branch Campground?

An accessible comfort station with flush toilets is located in the middle of the campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Long Branch Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Long Branch Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Long Branch Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Long Branch Campground?

Enid Lake offers access to the lake for boating, fishing, and designated swimming areas. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Long Branch Campground?

Enid, Mississippi. The nearby towns of Water Valley and Batesville, Mississippi offers shopping, hotels, restaurants and emergency care facilities if needed.

Source: Getting there

What if Long Branch Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Plum Point Campground (2.4 mi), Persimmon Hill (2.5 mi), and Chickasaw Hill (2.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby