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RV Parks in Memphis
Memphis RV bases range from a riverfront park on the Mississippi to a Graceland adjacent park on Elvis Presley Boulevard, plus quiet state park campgrounds on both sides of the city.
Quick answer: Tom Sawyer’s RV Park leads for river and skyline views close to downtown, Elvis Presley Blvd. RV Park and Agricenter RV Park suit travelers who want full hookups near Graceland or East Memphis, and T.O. Fuller State Park or Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park fit campers who want a quieter public site.
If you are comparing RV parks in Memphis, you need more than a list of names. You need a base map: which pads support big rigs, which trade distance for nature, and which nights require full hookups because of Tennessee weather. This page is a decision guide, not a bare directory.
Each park card below has a clear fit statement and a skip rule so you can eliminate options quickly. The comparison table uses the same details for every base: site pattern, drive band, and rig notes.
If you are building a multi-stop itinerary, treat Memphis as one night in a longer loop. Plan the next stop with a reserved dump and power plan rather than improvising a long deadhead day.
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Full-service Memphis bases when heat, cold, or multi-night comfort is the constraint.
Closer to the city reason you picked Memphis, even if amenities thin out.
A short daily transfer for better rates and easier big-rig geometry.
One to three nights as a connector on a longer Tennessee loop.
Comparison
RV parks side by side
Scan fit, site pattern, drive band, and rig notes for each option near Memphis before you book.
| Park / base | Best for | Site pattern | Drive band | Rig note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Presley Blvd. RV Park | Best for Elvis fans who want to walk or take a short shuttle to Graceland from their site. | Site 70 full hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp service, coin laundry, and a clean bathhouse. | Drive band About 15 minutes to downtown Memphis and Beale Street | Rig note Confirm site length for larger rigs before booking. |
| Agricenter RV Park | Best for Travelers who want an East Memphis location close to Shelby Farms Park and easy interstate access. | Site 300 sites with water, 30 and 50 amp service, sewer hookups, a dump station, and laundry. | Drive band About 20 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note Confirm pull through availability and pad length before booking. |
| Tom Sawyer’s RV Park | Best for Travelers who want a site on the banks of the Mississippi River with downtown skyline views. | Site Pull through sites with 30 or 50 amp power, city water, and city sewer. | Drive band About 10 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note Confirm pull through length for your rig before booking. |
| Sun Retreats Horn Lake | Best for Families who want resort amenities like cabins and planned activities close to Memphis. | Site Full hookup RV sites and cabin rentals a short drive from the Memphis line. | Drive band About 20 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note Confirm hookup type and pad length before booking. |
| T.O. Fuller State Park | Best for Campers who want a quiet, wooded public site minutes from Graceland. | Site 45 campsites with water and 30/50 amp electric, with some sites long enough for big rigs. | Drive band About 20 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note About 10 sites are pull through, so request one for easier parking. |
| Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park | Best for Campers who want a wooded state park campground north of the city with river bluff trails. | Site 49 campsites with water and electric, and some sites with sewer, in a large forest park. | Drive band About 30 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note Many sites cap around 35 feet, with a few fitting up to 45 feet. |
| Memphis KOA Journey | Best for Travelers who want a reliable, full hookup KOA about 15 minutes from downtown Memphis. | Site Full hookup sites with WiFi, cable TV, a seasonal pool, and a dedicated dog area. | Drive band About 15 minutes to downtown Memphis | Rig note 50 max amp service is available, but confirm pull through length before booking. |
| Planning note: Confirm rates, length limits, pet rules, and cancel terms on the park or tourism channel before you deposit. Seasonal gates change faster than brochure copy. | ||||
Map context
How the Memphis RV base map works
Orient to Memphis before you lock a pad. The map is a planning aid; always verify gate pins on confirmation.
At a glance
Practical planning notes for Memphis
RV parks and campgrounds serving Memphis, Tennessee.
Drive time, power service, and rig length matter more than amenity photos.
Confirm length, 50-amp, and turn radius before holiday deposits.
Memphis fills on event and weather weekends; book refundable when possible.
Use the related guides below if you are linking this stop into a longer road trip.
Park cards
Which RV base fits which trip?
Each card is a decision tool: fit, site pattern, rig note, drive band, and a clear skip rule for Memphis.
Elvis Presley Blvd. RV Park
Elvis fans who want to walk or take a short shuttle to Graceland from their site. 70 full hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp service, coin laundry, and a clean bathhouse.
Agricenter RV Park
Travelers who want an East Memphis location close to Shelby Farms Park and easy interstate access. 300 sites with water, 30 and 50 amp service, sewer hookups, a dump station, and laundry.
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park
Travelers who want a site on the banks of the Mississippi River with downtown skyline views. Pull through sites with 30 or 50 amp power, city water, and city sewer.
Sun Retreats Horn Lake
Families who want resort amenities like cabins and planned activities close to Memphis. Full hookup RV sites and cabin rentals a short drive from the Memphis line.
T.O. Fuller State Park
Campers who want a quiet, wooded public site minutes from Graceland. 45 campsites with water and 30/50 amp electric, with some sites long enough for big rigs.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Campers who want a wooded state park campground north of the city with river bluff trails. 49 campsites with water and electric, and some sites with sewer, in a large forest park.
Memphis KOA Journey
Travelers who want a reliable, full hookup KOA about 15 minutes from downtown Memphis. Full hookup sites with WiFi, cable TV, a seasonal pool, and a dedicated dog area.
Logistics
How Memphis RV logistics work
These friction points separate a smooth multi-night stay from a stressful one in Tennessee.
Arrival geometry
Enter Memphis with fuel already comfortable and navigation set to the park gate, not a downtown pin. Many city cores and historic grids are hostile to oversized turns, low branches, and tight trailer parking.
Power and climate
In Tennessee, treat amp service as a comfort and safety choice. Marginal pedestals create bad nights when heat or cold spikes. Prefer known 50-amp sites for diesel coaches and dual A/C fifth wheels.
Daily loop design
One major outdoor or city block per day beats three rushed pins around Memphis. Return before peak dinner traffic when the park access road is narrow or shared with boat trailers.
Dump, water, propane rhythm
If you mix full-hookup nights near Memphis with primitive scenic nights nearby, schedule dump and fill on the full-service night so the scenic night stays simple.
Reservations and cancel policy
Peak weeks in Memphis punish late bookers. Lock a cancellable full-hookup first, then upgrade only if a better waterfront or mountain pad opens with clear length rules.
What this guide helps you decide
Use this guide to choose among RV parks in Memphis, nearby campgrounds, full-hookup stays, big-rig access, and road-trip staging around Tennessee. Compare real constraints, not brochure adjectives alone.
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FAQ
Common questions before booking Memphis
What is the best RV park in Memphis?
The best park matches your daily drive band and power needs in Memphis. Start with full hookups if climate control matters, then rank by minutes to your main activity and by big-rig fit.
Do I need reservations for Memphis RV parks?
Yes in peak season, holidays, and local event weeks. Memphis demand spikes with weather and school calendars. Prefer refundable rates when your dates are still flexible.
Can I bring a Class A or long fifth wheel?
Often yes at full-service parks around Memphis, but public campgrounds may cap length. Verify site length, slide clearance, and turn radius before you deposit.
Should I stay inside a state or national park near Memphis?
Stay inside when you can reserve it and accept fewer hookups. Stay outside when you need reliable 50-amp power, laundry, or easier grocery loops.
Where should I stage before a Memphis visit?
Use a full-hookup night on the approach corridor if you arrive late, then move closer once you know gate times and parking rules for Memphis attractions.
How do I chain this stop into a longer road trip?
Use the related Deep Arrival RV guides below to stage the next base in Tennessee or a neighboring region. Plan dump, propane, and grocery days between scenic legs rather than on the busiest attraction mornings.
What is the biggest planning mistake in Memphis?
Booking the closest pin without checking rig geometry and amp service. In Memphis, a slightly longer drive to a clean full-hookup pad is usually better than a tight scenic pad you cannot use comfortably.
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