Persimmon Hill

$5.00 per vehicle for beach and boat ramp access; a Recreation.gov day-use or annual activity pass (AP2870) can also be used; large group picnic shelters rent for $50/day (shelter rental does not include beach/boat ramp access).

Persimmon Hill is a designated USACE swimming beach at a family-oriented campground recognized multiple times as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds, with on-site playgrounds, which suggests it suits families overall. However, no source confirms a lifeguard on duty or shallow-entry grading, so supervise children directly rather than assuming a guarded, gradually-sloping beach.

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Day-use fee of $5/vehicle covers both the swimming beach and boat ramp; a Recreation.gov day-use or annual Activity Pass (AP2870) can be used instead of paying cash, but Recreation.gov explicitly notes it is a use fee, not a parking fee, and a parking space is not guaranteed even with a valid pass.

Recreation.gov confirms two boat ramps at the Persimmon Hill day-use area and that 'boating is a popular pastime' on Enid Lake, which supports motorized boat launching. No official source found specifically addresses kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or jet-ski rules (permitted, prohibited, or restricted) at this location, so those are left out of the allowed list rather than assumed.

Beach is officially open April 1 through October 1 (closed in winter months).

Reservation required in advance for camping; no pets allowed in buildings; no ATVs; no horses or livestock at the campground; firewood must be purchased locally, not transported in; America the Beautiful Senior/Access card holder must be present when the card is used for discounts (not accepted for shelter rentals).

Persimmon Hill is on Enid Lake, a natural reservoir verified in USGS hydrography data.