Top 10 RV Parks Near the Memphis, TN Area

Top 5 reasons why it is a fun place to visit:

1. Visit Sun Studio
2. Visit Graceland
3. Check out the National Civil Rights Museum-Lorraine Motel
4. Visit the Memphis Zoo
5. Take a stroll through the Shelby Farms Park

List of top ten RV Parks in the Memphis TN area:

(Disclaimer: information is a compilation of researched info as published online and does not necessarily reflect the experience or opinion of the author)

The RV parks have been ranked and are listed from “Most Recommended” to “Least Recommended” based on reviews, feedback, amenities, and preference. Cost was not the primary ranking driver.

Please note that weekend RV families with children might have different needs than full-time RV “snowbirds”.

1. Cook’s Lake RV Resort and Campground

This park is in an urban area, yet right on the lake and brings a nice laid-back camping environment to make memories with your loved ones.

What makes this park unique?

This park has a beautiful location, clean bathrooms and tranquil environment. This park is located right on the lake, with great fishing for the guests. One can stay a day, a week or months at a time. Max RV length is 55 feet.

2. Memphis Jellystone Park

This park is located about 20 minutes from Memphis, and it is a fun theme-park based RV Park. Promising the most fun vacation ever, this park makes sure there are many amenities and activities for guests of all ages.

What makes this park unique?

This park has a nice pond, paved wide roads and level sites with shade trees. Plenty of space for bigger rigs, fun activities like jumping pads or water slides for the kids, and a fishing pond for anyone who enjoys a good catch.

3. Mississippi River State Park-Beech Point

This is a quiet and laid-back Arkansas State Park, located about 1 hour away from Memphis, Tennessee. There are many different and fun things to do, on water and on land

What makes this park unique?

According to their website, “Mississippi River State Park provides quality access to the St. Francis National Forest and offers visitors endless adventures where the Mississippi River, Crowley’s Ridge and the Arkansas Delta meet.

Visitors can explore everything from hardwood forests to the sandy shores of the Mississippi River while enjoying three lakes, the All American Great River Road and Crowley’s Ridge Parkway (Both are National Scenic Byways), four hiking trails and two recreational areas.

Interpretive programs include tours of historic sites, cooking demonstrations, hiking, biking, kayaking and much more.

The visitor center includes interactive exhibits, a gift shop, and a large, multi-purpose area for hosting meetings, family reunions and other group events. Boat, kayak, canoe and bicycle rentals are available.”

(Source: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mississippi-river-state-park)

4. EZ Daze RV Park

This park is only 14 minutes away from Memphis, located on the Mississippi State side. This park offers the finest in camping, travel and recreation, and displaying true Southern hospitality.

What makes this park unique?

This park has an on-site massage therapist who helps weary travelers unwind after a long day of driving. There are also nice level sites and shade trees. The sites are big-rig friendly.

5. Craighead Forest Park

Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this park is about 1 hour away from Memphis, but makes for a nice quiet stay as a homebase for daily visits to Memphis.

What makes this park unique?

According to their Website, “Craighead Forest Park opened when the Young Men’s Civic Club began work on the lake in 1937. It is now a city owned park that is situated in the scenic beauty of Crowley’s Ridge. This 692 acre park offers many recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy.”

(Source: http://www.jonesboro.org/197/Craighead-Forest-Park)

6. Lake Poinsett State Park

Located about 1 hour from Memphis, this beautiful State Park is in Arkansas and offers gorgeous nature setting to relax and unwind from the everyday stresses of life.

7. Tom Sawyer’s Mississippi River Park

Located 10 miles from downtown Memphis and 20 miles from Graceland, this park is just far enough to relax away from the city, but having access to the Memphis tourist attractions the city offers.

What makes this park unique?

Easy access sites, with 21 riverfront pull-throughs on the Mississippi River, and some back-in sites (these have no shade), this park is a really cool place to hang out and spend a week or a month. As a Good Sam park, there are discounts available with membership in good standing. There are two ponds and a lake.

8. Midway RV Park

Only about 26 minutes from Memphis, this park is for military families and their dependents. One must have a military ID to access the base. Active Duty and Reservists can make reservations up to one year in advance, all other qualified categories (such as retirees or DOD employees) up to 6 months.

What makes this park unique?

This park has nice level concrete pads, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your stay. The sites are all back-in.

9. Graceland RV Park and Campground

Only about 26 minutes from Memphis, this park is for military families and their dependents. One must have a military ID to access the base. Active Duty and Reservists can make reservations up to one year in advance, all other qualified categories (such as retirees or DOD employees) up to 6 months.

What makes this park unique?

This park has nice level concrete pads, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your stay. The sites are all back-in.

10. T.O. Fuller State Park

Located on 1,138 acres right in the City of Memphis, this park is an urban oasis to anyone who wants to stay directly in the heart of Memphis and close to everything there is to do.

What makes this park unique?

This is the only  State Park within Memphis city limits that allows for RV stay. This park has some really cool history: “T.O. Fuller State Park was the first state park open for African Americans east of the Mississippi River.

A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in the area initiated construction of the park facilities in 1938. It was designated Shelby County Negro State Park in 1938 and was later changed to T.O. Fuller State Park in 1942 in honor of Dr. Thomas O. Fuller, a prominent African-American educator, pastor, politician, civic leader and author, who spent his life empowering and educating African Americans. Dr.

Fuller served as principal of the Howe Institute, a precursor to Lemoyne-Owen College, for 27 years.”

(Source: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/t-o-fuller) Note: max stay is 2 weeks. Max RV length is 85 feet.

TIPS TO GET TO MEMPHIS

Memphis is a hub of several Interstate highways: when traveling from the Southwest from Little Rock, Arkansas or Pine Bluff, Arkansas, one can take the I-40 or the US-79. Coming from the South from the Jackson, Mississippi area, the I-55 connects the city to Memphis.

When traveling from the East (Huntsville, Alabama), the US-72 connects to Memphis. For those coming from the North, the US-55 is the way to go. The I-40 connects Nashville to Memphis.