Elvis Presley Lake campground. Elvis Presley Lake Elvis Presley Lake is a lake in Lee County, Mississippi, United States. The lake is named for musician Elvis Presley, who was born in nearby Tupelo. A campground is located on the east shore of the lake. Private cottages are also located on the lake. Pleasure boating is permitted on Elvis Presley Lake, and a boatramp is located at the campground. Other recreational activities include swimming and fishing, and hiking trails are located nearby. Blue catfish are abundant in the lake. A tornado in 2014 destroyed a fishing pier and 95 percent of the trees at
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