There are several different campgrounds surrounding Enid Lake in northwest MS. Most are Army COE campgrounds along the north part of Enid Lake (Chickasaw Hill, Persimmon Hill, and Wallace Creek); however there is a state park at the south part named George Payne Cossar State Park. While we have visited the Army COE campgrounds, we have yet to actually camp at one of them.
The state park at Enid has 2 loops (Jones Creek with 41 sites) and Yocona Ridge (with 35 sites). The Jones Creek loop is first-come, first-serve; however, the last time we were there, that loop was closed off. When we rode through there in 2011, it was apparent that the Jones Creek loop needed lots of repair work. The Yocona Ridge loop has reservable sites with www.reserveamerica.com.
All of the sites in the Yocona Ridge loop are full hookup sites with elec/water/sewer and are $20 per night. All but 2 of the sites have 50 amp service. There is also a bathhouse with hot showers and laundry facilities.Cossar state Park has a walking trail, fishing, putt-putt course, disc golf and plenty of area for bike riding. One of the great "features" of this park is the deer. There is no way you can stay here and not see deer. They are so used to people that they hang around the campground.
This campground is very popular with families and is generally full during the weekends. We like spot #12 (30 amp) but when we go back, we may try #11, #17, #22, #23 or #31. Our Sprint internet worked surprisingly well here.
I would highly recommend this park to campers who enjoy the campground experience that you get from state parks. It is very easy to find. Just take exit 227 (Hwy 32) off Interstate 55 and go 4 miles to County Rd 170. There will be a brown state park sign at the turn. That road ends in the park (about 4 more miles).
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