Ford'S Well
Ford's Well Campground is located on the south side of Enid Lake. This campground is designed for horse enthusiasts to be able to camp with their horses. The campground features eighteen campsites with full hook-ups, a shower house, dump station, picnic shelter, playground, six picnic sites, five interpretive buildings that date back to the early 1900s, and a 20.8 mile equestrian trail. The Ford's Well Recreation Area is a point of historical significance as an early 1900s site where many visitors came to either drink or bathe in the therapeutic waters that were produced by Mr. W. B. Ford's water Well. It was also a way station for a major stagecoach route through North Mississippi. This area is popular among equestrian riders and historians.
The horse-friendly campground has 18 sites, each with a 70 foot RV pad with parking apron, water, electric and sewage hook-ups, charcoal grill, grill table, picnic table, lantern holder, fire ring, and hitching rail for horses. An accessible shower house with flush toilets is located in the middle of the campground. Other amenities in the campground include: A picnic shelter, playground, dump station, horse shower station, horse waste deposit bin, mounting block, and historical interpretive buildings that includes: a water well with gazebo, log cabin, blacksmith shop, outhouse, and barn are located in the campground. Spyglass Hill equestrian trail offers 20.8 miles to ride or walk. Rest stops along the trail includes picnic tables, grills, service tables, swing bench and a prominent peak to provide a view of the lake.
Need to Know
Must have reservation before camping.
America Beautiful Senior and Access card holder has to be present when card is used.
No Pets in buildings.
No ATV's allowed
A large picnic shelter is available for $50/day
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
There is a distance view of the lake from campsites but they are nestled among towering native pine and oak trees. The surrounding woods provide habitat for squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, deer, butterflies, and variety of birds. Spyglass Hill Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts 20.8 miles of moderately hilly terrain with rock outcrops and scenic views of Enid Lake. Visitors hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking along this trail will find numerous locations for viewing the local plants and animal species found in this northern Mississippi Hill County. It a perfect location for capturing a sunset or a rock sculpture made from some of the largest sandstone outcrops in the area.
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.
Recreation
Spyglass Hill Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts 20.8 miles of moderately hilly terrain with rock outcrops and scenic views of Enid Lake. Interpretive programs and guided tours of the buildings are provide on request. Nearby recreation areas on Enid Lake offers access to the lake for boating, fishing, and designated swimming areas.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Enid Lake Field Office P.O. Box 10 264 County Road 39 Enid MS 38927
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 662-563-4571
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take Exit 227 off of U.S. Interstate 55 Highway toward Water Valley, MS. Go east on Mississippi Highway 32 for 6.9 miles. Turn left onto County Road 41 which turn into County Road 557 for .8 miles and the destination is on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site Ford's Well 16, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 17, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 15, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 3, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 12, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 1, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 2, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 8, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 7, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 14, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 11, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 6, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 10, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 4, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 5, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 13, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 9, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Ford's Well 18, Loop Main Loop, Type Rv Electric
