Oakland, Mississippi
Community & Activities
Oak Haven is more than a place to park — it's a community. Great fishing, hunting, local attractions, and neighbors who feel like family.
On the water
World-Class Fishing on Enid Lake
Enid Lake is a fisherman's paradise. Whether you're after bass at dawn or catfish in the evening, the water here delivers. Oak Haven guests have direct access to some of the best freshwater fishing in North Mississippi.
Largemouth Bass
Best early morning along the grass edges and submerged timber.
Crappie
Excellent spring and fall crappie fishing around brush piles and docks.
Catfish
Channel and flathead catfish bite well at night with cut bait.
Bream & Bluegill
Great for kids — bream are plentiful and fun to catch year-round.
In the woods
Hunting in the Mississippi Delta
Oakland and the surrounding Yalobusha County area offer outstanding hunting opportunities. The Mississippi Delta and hill country nearby are renowned for deer, turkey, and waterfowl.
Whitetail Deer
Archery opens in October, rifle season runs November through January. Public and private land options nearby.
Wild Turkey
Spring turkey season is a highlight — the hardwood bottoms around Oakland hold good populations.
Waterfowl
Duck and goose hunting in the Delta is legendary. Oakland sits within easy reach of prime flooded timber and fields.
Small Game
Squirrel, rabbit, and dove hunting available on public WMA lands throughout the county.
Explore the area
Local Attractions
Sardis Lake
~20 minOne of Mississippi's largest lakes — great for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Oxford, MS
~35 minHome of Ole Miss, the Square, and some of the best food and culture in the South.
Grenada Lake
~25 minExcellent bass fishing and water recreation on a massive Corps of Engineers reservoir.
Delta Blues Trail
~45 minExplore the birthplace of the blues — historic markers, juke joints, and music history.
Yalobusha County
LocalSmall-town Southern charm, local diners, and friendly people all around Oakland.
Coffeeville, MS
~15 minHistoric small town with local shops, a courthouse square, and Southern hospitality.
Year-round
Seasonal Events & Community Life
Life at Oak Haven has a rhythm to it. Spring brings the fishermen, summer fills the park with families, fall is for hunters, and winter is for the long-term folks who call this home.
Spring
- Crappie spawn fishing
- Turkey season
- Wildflower blooms along the lake
- Easter weekend gatherings
Summer
- Families and kids at the lake
- Evening cookouts
- Bass fishing tournaments nearby
- Fourth of July celebrations
Fall
- Deer season opens
- Cooler evenings around the fire
- Ole Miss football weekends
- Harvest festivals in Oxford
Winter
- Duck hunting in the Delta
- Quiet, peaceful long-term stays
- Holiday gatherings with park neighbors
- Best rates of the year
Come Be Part of It
Whether you're here for a weekend of fishing or settling in for the season, you'll find your people at Oak Haven.