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West Memphis
Most Recently Reviewed
Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River Park
Latest Review Submited On
2009-11-19 18:04:11
1 Park(s) Reviewed Near
West Memphis, Arkansas
CGID262Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River Park
Camp Information
Sites
95
Date of Stay
November 2009
Latest Rate
$30
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-river
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
no
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 9 9 6 8 9 9 8 9 8
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes ? ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes ? ?
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2009
$30
The rate reflects Good Sam discount. The pull thrus are very long and you have a choice of gravel or concrete, river front or not, with according prices. It is pleasant to be on the river bank of the Mississippi and watching the tugs. There is free laundry! We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2009
$33
We camped right on the river and loved it. There were some pesky little bugs that looked like lady bugs; but are not and do bite. They kept getting in the coach the second day. Other than that and low water pressure, this park was great. The managers were very helpful and nice and the people staying in the park when we were here were extremely friendly. I think that is because the park is on the river more people tend to come out to sit or walk so it just seems like a friendlier park than many we have been in. Liked that they have benches all along the river so that if you take a long walk you can stop and rest or if you are just there for one night and want to use them instead of pulling out your chairs you can. Also convenient to I-40 and sightseeing in Memphis. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2009
$30
We reserved a concrete pull through on the river and received just that. Check in was easy and staff is friendly and helpful. Pull through sites are really spacious with lots of room between rigs. Wi-fi is free and worked great. Laundry is free and the laundry room is clean and modern with extra large digital washers and dryers. We travel with our dog, so the open field area and the trails were great. The view of the mighty Mississippi and ambiance of barges traveling up and down the river adds to the charm of this place. We would definitely stay here again when traveling through this area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2009
$33
This park is unique in the fact that it resides adjacent to and in the flood plain of the Mississippi River between the river itself and the levee that protects the city when the river water level rises. That means that you and your RV are right next to the river and can watch the tug boats and barges from your back window if you have a 5th wheel or front window if you have a motor home. The park’s brochure said it had Wi-Fi throughout the park but I could not get any signal where I was parked. You can get TV service by using your RV antenna or satellite dish. Some of the sites have concrete pads and the other pads are gravel. The park had several days of major rain storms before we arrived, water was in puddles everywhere, and we could not get into or out of our RV without stepping in about on inch of water. The park has no control over the weather but does have control over the height of the RV pads. Park roads were gravel. The staff was friendly. We would stay at this park again. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$28
The staff has to be the friendliest we've encountered yet here! Park is simple, but complete in meeting our needs. We have a concrete pad, pull through site with picnic table that is right on the Mississippi River. There is free Wi-Fi and laundry. Very convenient to sight seeing in Memphis. We liked it here so much, we decided to stay an extra day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$30
I rated this park an 8 because you can always improve. We had a site right on the river and it was great. We loved watching the river barges go by all day. The check in person was very friendly and told us to come back if we had any problems. Nice concrete pads and large sites. Access roads very easy to get in and out of. The park is close to Memphis, 15 min drive to Beale St. I highly recommend staying here if you're traveling through the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$25
The view from this park is outstanding, and we really liked the way the loops were laid out. We felt like we actually had some private space. The folks who manage the park were very friendly. You are escorted to your site, and the trash is picked up daily. Many sites have cement pads which is great. The turns in the loops are tight which means leaving ruts on the grass inevitable. My only negative would be that the bathrooms/shower need some work. We stayed in the 5th wheel section, and the toilet was so high off the ground it was a challenge. Also the shower is in the same place (there is only one toilet and shower in that area) and there are no hooks or chairs or bench to place your clothes. The laundry is free which is very nice, but it is above the bathroom and you must climb MANY steps to get to it - with all your clothes. All in all because of the view we would definitely go there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$30
The evening was great and we had a front row seat to watching the Mississippi barges plying the river. It was great.the tour bus came to the campground and picked us up which was very convenient although I wouldn't rush to recommend the tour group. The campground staff were friendly and helpful. The campground was pretty soggy after torrential rains!!!it is evident that they are upgrading many of the sites. We would tell our friends about this campground and we would camp here again if we came to visit Memphis Tennessee again---easy access from this campground and this campground was safe. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$30
Tom Sawyer's is our favorite park when in the Memphis area. The location on the river makes it perfect for relaxing and watching the barges. The Wi-Fi signal had improved since our last visit and the road into the campground looked newly paved. Sites are level pull-throughs and depending on which row, they are concrete or gravel with great satellite reception and ATT phone coverage. Easy dog walking and friendly staff mean that we will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$33
The most unusual part of this campground is its location. You are right there, on the banks of the Mississippi. If Tom Sawyer himself, floated down the river on his raft, you'd be able to exchange waves with each other. If you don't see Tom, there are plenty of tugs pushing barges around to keep you occupied. Beale Street, in downtown Memphis, is 10-15 minutes away, and Elvis' house is about 10 minutes further. All in all, nicely located to see the sights. The staff is friendly and helpful. The laundry, is clean and, believe it or not, free. Why? The manager said that they don't want to beat up their campers with extra charges. Okay by me. Wi-Fi is free, but low in strength. We used our Verizon Air Card and it worked very well. A nice campground for an overnight or a few days. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$33
Great spot. My brother told me about this campground and recommended it. We spent just one night but wish we had stayed longer. Our site was overlooking the Mississippi River. It was very quiet and easy to get into and out of. We will definitely stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$27
This is a very nice campground: right on the Mississippi. There is no cable TV and the Wi-Fi had such a weak signal that we couldn't use it. But it was pretty spectacular to wake up on the Mississippi River. Lots of grass. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and when calling ahead for a reservation they took it based on my name alone. I didn't have to give them a litany of other information that's hard to do when driving. (Why can't most RV parks just reserve a space based on your name and Good Sam number/or some other affiliation?) We liked this park a lot and will return: was a great experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$30
This could have been just as easily a 10. I had heard of this campground for years and just never stopped. This time I did and I am glad. This will give us another place to stay on the way east. The staff is friendly and helpful, the sites and well laid out and the view is unique. Liked watching the barge traffic on the river at night and I thought even the entry road was good looking. I would recommend this campground to anyone from popups to motorhomes travelling near Memphis. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$33
We stayed here one night on the way through and what a treat! We selected one of the riverfront sites. After grilling outside we settled in to watch for tug boats and barges. We noticed that everyone disappeared into their RV's when the sun went down. The other poster was correct: numerous mosquito's attacked like Pearl Harbor. After making adjustments, we sat well into the night watching the tugs. Each site was angled to allow for a good view of the Mississippi. They have separate sections for motorhomes and 5th wheels to maximize their respective views. The only drawback at this park was limited Wi-Fi connectivity. We would definitely stay here again and for more than one night. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$30
We arrived late in the evening to a warm welcome and friendly help. The service was excellent, the site was well maintained and level. Our view was of the Mississippi River and spectacular! Although we did not use the bathhouse, we were pleasantly surprised to find out the laundry room was free! The only problem we encountered were the mosquito's! They were plentiful and huge! Overall an excellent stay and we will certainly return to this campground given the chance! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2009
$30
A nice place to set down for a while, it's quiet & right on the Mississippi River. Ask for a water front site if your willing to pay the extra money (6.00) for it. The WIFI signal needs a bit of attention paid to it, we were in space #74 & even with my outdoor antenna the signal strength was nominal to poor. Aside from that we have no problems with returning again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
Clean Park right on the river. Easy access. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
This was our second time staying at this park. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The view of the river is beautiful. We sat out for hours just watching the tug boats in the river and we even got to see two river otters too. The walking trails are great at night to see the lightning bugs. We stayed there 3 nights and will use this as a stop over point on any future trips in that direction. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
We paid the Good Sam discount rate for full hookups. This is a most unusual campground. One reaches it by driving up a road over the West Memphis protective levee to an area on the low bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. From those campsites (or from the bluff-edge benches provided) one can watch barge traffic being pushed up or down the river throughout the day. The river view campsites are all pull-through with full hookups, were well-graveled, but were treeless. The campground staff was hospitable and good humored. We consider this a great place to simply kick back and relax. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$33
A really nice park once you get there. Park still under construction due to flood in May, but well worth the visit. Very friendly and helpful workers. The only reason for the "8" was the lack of Cable TV. Sites are wide and well maintained. Definitely would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
We enjoyed this park very much. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back in the future. Thank-you to all at Tom Sawyer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$36
This is a great park....easy access from the Interstate and great management. And what a view of the mighty Mississippi. Just make sure to bring the bug spray for the extra large mosquitoes. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
This is a great overnight park. Folks up front were very friendly and did everything possible to make sure our stay was enjoyable. They don't try to nickle and dime you to death. Laundry was free, which was a nice perk. Watching the barges go up and down the river was relaxing. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$30
The only things that needed improvement were the roads and they were working to improve them while we were there. I used an air-card for internet. We enjoyed our stay in this park and would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2009
$36
Very nice. Our back window overlooked the Mississippi, being just yards from the river's edge. There were dead trees stacked around from the May floods but just a reminder of how dangerous this river can be. We had a concrete pad but other site nearby were gravel. The sites were level without shade as this is a new area of the park. There were several barges that passed by during our overnight stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2009
$31
This is a nice park but is not fancy. If you need a pool or spa this is not for you. We had a site on the river and watched the tugs and tows going up and down the river. Nice and quiet except when a tow is going by but not distracting. We would stay here again when in the area. Good voltage and water pressure. They are constantly working to improve things. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2009
$33
This campground is conveniently located close to Graceland and Beale Street. We initially reserved a front pull thru site on the river. Upon arrival, we discovered that our site was in total sun. Seeing the temperature forecast for the week was for the high 90s, we requested to be moved to another pull thru site along the river with shade trees. Since they told us that they could not accommodate us, we moved to a shaded site that was not on the river. In the week we stayed here, we noticed that they assign the river sites with shade trees (sites 40-76) to motor homes only , not to those camping in a 5th wheel. It didn’t matter if the motor home owner had reservations for one night, a week or a month. Speed limit is not enforced; roads and most sites are not paved which makes it extremely dusty. No cable. Overall, the campground needs a lot of TLC. This campground is not managed properly. Since laundry was free, it made our stay bearable. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$33
We stayed on one of the river view concrete pad sites. Fairly level, but we were in site 91 and it was a pretty tight turn to get in. The were recently flooded and were doing some repairs to the men's showers. No shade on these sites, so if you want shade you need to stay in one of their other areas. No cable, WiFi was spotty. OK for a couple of days. A lot of grassy area to walk a dog. Fairly convenient to Memphis, but the construction in the area on the roads was extensive and the road in generally bad repair, so if you're coming to Memphis any time soon be aware of this, it can cause significant delays. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2009
$30
We stayed here for two days on our way back to Houston. The park could use a little TLC but there are signs up that construction is under way. The river is very impressive but the trash left on the bank is unsightly and should be removed. Free laundry service is very nice. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$28
The park is constantly under repair and maintenance. If the Mississippi hasn't flooded the place and shut it down, it's a magnet for heavy rains and high winds. The maintenance department is constantly fixing roads, electricity, sites, moving limbs and while it's got a great view it doesn't offer much in the way of peace of mind. The folks who work here are terrific. We had so chane sites due to loss of electricity. We only left to find some of the restaurants we saw on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Lots of folks we met only stayed a couple of days and then left. We would stay here again but only with a watchfull eye on the weather. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$33
We called late to see if they had an overnight site, and they had 3 left. The girl that answered was very nice, and put our site number and info in an envelope on the bulletin board for us as we were arriving late. Watch out for the Summer mosquitos during the rainy season. The sites are RIGHT next to the Mississippi river, and it's really nice to watch the tugboats push the barges down the river. Make sure you use a EMS system, as the voltage fluxuates constantly, as our Progressive Portable EMS system shut our electric off several times during the night due to extremely high voltage. The roads are gravel, there is no pool, hobos living near the entrance, and there is very muddy and water filled holes along the roads. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2009
$27
We called ahead and were able to get a river-front site with a large concrete parking pad not 50 feet from the Mississippi River. Most parking pads, however, are gravel but all sites are level. The park had just reopened after being flooded for a week by heavy spring rains, but the owners were working very hard to get things back in shape. The park may be a 9 after it is back to normal. Only noise at night is tug boats on the river. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$33
Right on Mississippi River, 20 yards away. Campground floods if river rises, but you get several days’ warning. Water was high when we were there, but it gave us a different view of the river. Cement slabs. Out front window faced the river. Computer is a little slow. No cable, but adequate reception with antenna. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$33
We enjoyed watching the river traffic. However, it was pouring rain and we didn't get to enjoy the park very much. We were going to stay again on our return trip but park was flooded. We would stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$32
Great location, right on the Mississippi River. Very long pull-through sites. We're about 65' with toad, and had plenty of room. Very friendly management. A really good place to stay if you're touring Memphis or just passing through the area. Most sites are satellite friendly, you might have to move your rig forward or back in the space a little if there's a tree right next to you. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$36
Access to the park is very simple if you follow their directions. No traveling through questionable areas. The park is right on the river, the views are beautiful, lots are large, bathrooms/ showers very clean, staff is friendly. We would stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2009
$35
View from front row is excellent and awesome. Free laundry. Only complaint was WiFi had a lot to be desired. Either slow or couldn't use at all. Staff was great and walking paths wonderful.Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2009
$33
This was the second time we stayed in this park. Enjoyed the river setting, nice wide sites, good hook-ups. The absence of trees out on the river sites would be bad news in mid-summer, but a non-issue in spring and fall. Gives good access to Memphis and all that is there. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$33
Very nice park and great view of the river. Quiet and well maintained. Th staff is professional and friendly. The only downside is the WiFi was painfully slow. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2009
$25
Very nice place to stay when visiting Memphis or as a one night stop over traveling on I-40 We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$33
Interesting park with some sites right on the Mississippi. Fun watching the barges. Only a few minutes to downtown or to Graceland. Management was very friendly. Only facilities we used were the free washers and dryer. They were a great perk and nearly new. They gave Escapees discount. Would stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$31
No real amenities except free laundry, but if I were going to park for the rest of my life it would be here. Watching the river you can work on your blood pressure, getting it to pump. Did not give it a 10 because for a 10 you have to feed me. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$33
Easy access - good signage - friendly staff - right along the river very relaxing. Easy to get around - would definitely recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$33
We had been anticipating a stay at this campground for a long time after seeing it on this web site. Sometimes you set yourself up for disappointment with such anticipation, but not here. What a fabulous place! The sites right on the river simply cannot be beat. The price we paid reflects Good Sam discount. The sites number 66-76 are better than the other riverfront sites as they have trees. Drainage is a bit of an issue, although all the riverfront sites have cement pads. The sites are set up to maximize privacy and river view. All sites are pull-throughs. The combination individual restroom/showers are unisex and private, a little rustic but clean. This area does get flooded so they probably have to engineer for that. In addition to the beautiful view and convenient access to Memphis, the washers and dryers are free. We will definitely stay here again and try to come in a less rainy season. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2009
$30
We were parked right on the riverbank giving a wonderful vista of the river traffic and downtown Memphis in the distance. A little bit noisy at night with the barge traffic and occasional train but we did get used to it. Because this area is quite low it's subject to floods and the roads to the pads have a lot of potholes but the staff is doing their best to keep up. Sites are level concrete but do pool water in heavy rains. We were early in the season so the area was somewhat drab. I would recommend this park for both short and long term and would have given it an 8 if the roads were repaired. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$25
We camped here, overnight, several years ago, and wanted to come back to spend more time. Our level pull-through site was 20 yards from the Mississippi River. The park offers sites that are set up to allow the back end of the RV to face the river. Great for those with a rear living area and picture window. The roads are a bit rough, but it's the end of winter and they are working on them. The staff is friendly with a wealth of information about the area. There is easy access to either I-40 or I-55. It is a short drive over the river to Memphis, TN. I enjoyed my week here, and will return. They do offer discount rates for weekly and monthly stays. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$30
We arrived after dusk on Sunday night and did a 'honor system' check in - got a sight right on the Mississippi River. It was a great view out the bedroom window watching the river traffic. The site was level, hookups and web access were perfect. Since we left early the next morning we didn't utilize the facilities, but there were a number of family-friendly features in the park. Very pleased with what we did experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$33
One reviewer mentioned the barren landscape especially on the sites closest to the river. Apparently, the last snow-melt in Spring of 2008 brought the river up to the office and then some. The water line is still visible on the trees and sets about 5 or 6 ft off the ground. All of the sites closest to the river had to be evacuated. The flood took out most, if not all the trees. We visited in the dead of winter and stayed for a week, on the row nearest the river. It was delightful to see the sunsets over the river and watch the barge traffic lumber up and down day and night. Sturdy benches are proviced sporadically along the along the river's edge - a nice touch to watch the world go by. Some of the sites are gravel, some are cement (the cement sites are slightly more expensive). The staff is friendly and helpful. There is garbage pick-up at the site. The bath houses are older - clean enough, but kind of small and funky. New bathhouses are being constructed and should be finished up by late Spring. The sites are spaced nicely and quite long. There was plenty of room for our 36' 5'er and 1-ton dually (site # 100. Each site has a picnic table and fairly wide swath of grass on either side. The campground is quiet in winter, but usually jam-packed in Summer. Fishing is allowed (there are 2 small ponds on the grounds and of course, there is the river). Fishing licenses are required. Quiet and rustic - nothing to complain about. We'd surely stay again if in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2009
$32
Sites by the river are so close you can throw a rock to hit the barges that go by. We liked that, some might not. Sites are large and level, but very stark. Basically a big parking lot. People are nice. Good access to Memphis. We would return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2009
$30
I rated this CG down because of no cable. The park is very satellite friendly. Sites are pull-thru facing the river for motorhomes and with the back to the river for fifth-wheels. Follow the parks written directions in because my GPS really wanted me to drive on a non-existent street over the river levy. Roads somewhat rough entering but were not too bad. We would stay here again as it seemed to be much safer than those parks around Graceland. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2009
$33
Had no problem finding the park with help from my Garmin GPS. Road into the park was a little rough (but understandable due to the area being flooded earlier this year). Pulled into the campground around 6:00 pm and setup in the dark. The moonlight on the Mississippi River was beautiful and we could hear the water flowing down the river. (Campsite was only 20 or 30 feet from the river). Saw many many Barges going up and down the river. Pretty nice. We really enjoyed ourselves. The view of Memphis at night was pretty awesome also. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2008
$33
Great view of the barges going up and down the Mississippi River. Sites were level. Staff was very friendly. Not far off of the interstate and was easy to fine. Good area to walk our dogs. Stayed only 1 night, but would stay here again for a longer time if sightseing in Mempis. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2008
$28
Weak to non-existent internet in the fringe area of the park. Enjoyed the stay. Approach to the park was ugly looking but the site turned out to be great. Staff was very helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2008
$33
Great park, a little out of the way for a overnight but worth it to us. Loved watching the barges going up and down the river. Free washer/dryer use - never heard of this before! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2008
$28
The best RV park I have been to so far. Great price, working internet, great views. The walking trails were amazing. Walking trails at a lot of parks are nothing to mention but this was as neat as the Mississippi barges to me. I wouldn't recommend doing anything in West Memphis, but I think most people here are planning on Memphis anyway. You do drive through low income neighborhoods and industrial roads, but once you get to the park you are very isolated from this. Only a 15 minute drive to downtown is great. All of the workers were very nice as well. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$30
Nice park, beautiful location. We had one large airplane come over on take-off before dawn, but that's all. Wi-Fi was weak, and we were too far from the base to use it. (We were at the far end of the campground.) Nice areas to walk either along the Mississippi or shady roadway. Free laundry. Not much shade, but a good overnight stop. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2008
$28
We originally planned to stay here 8 days and extended it twice for a total of 13 days. There is plenty of open space, and easy assess to the site. There is a very helpful, friendly staff. It is a short distance to Memphis for barbecue lunches and then a return for a relaxing evening watching the barges and towboats on the Mississippi. There were clean restrooms, and a free laundry. It is quiet with an adult focus. We loved the campground and are already planning a return visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$28
Very nice park. We parked in a 5er. They have separate sites for Motorhomes and trailers. Roads are pretty good, some sites have pads but most are graveled and fairly level. The front row is right on the river for good barge viewing. Nice new laundry included in the fees. Large grassy area for throwing balls etc. No shade nor fire rings but do have tables. Very clean and quiet. This is our second time here and will probably be back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$33
A great location on the banks of the Mississippi River. We trusted other posts, as well, and were impressed.There is a beautiful sun rise over the river. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$33
A fantastic location! We camped here for several nights after reading reviews here, and were not disappointed. We had one of the "front-row" sites which back up angled to the river, perfect for our large rear window view! The bathrooms are quite funky, but since most sites are full hook ups, that wasn't as important a deal as it sometimes is with us. Laundry facilities (FREE!) are new and really good. But our favorite part was watching the barges move up & down the river. We only met one staff member but she was friendly & helpful. Spent 3 nights here in all kinds of weather and loved it. We would definitely come again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$33
We pulled in here to wait out hurricane Ike. We had a front line spot right on the bank of the Mississippi River. An absolutely fantastic view. The sites are angled well for a starboard side view of the river. The other side of the campground is set up to accommodate 5th wheel views out the back side. We had a shade tree which still allowed for satellite reception. The site also allows washing of the vehicle which we took full advantage of. The site we were on was concrete so things did not get all muddy. We spent much of the time watching the riverboat traffic going up and down the river. A very peaceful setting. We found a site on the internet that had pictures and descriptions of most of the riverboats and enjoyed looking up their names and descriptions when they passed by. We even saw the "Mississippi" river boat which is the largest river boat "pusher" ever built in the U.S. Don't rely on your GPS to guide you in. Their directions (Garmin and reportedly others) are not up-to-date. Call the site's office for directions, you won't be sorry. There is a new road that has been built that makes it VERY easy to get to their site. If you use the GPS directions you'll be driving through a nasty part of town.... Overall, a very pleasant stay and we would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2008
$30
What a lovely, peaceful place. We had a site two "rows" back from the river. Also, close enough to down town Memphis and all that has to offer. There are several seasonal or permanent units but they are very well kept. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. This is one of the nicest places we have been in a long long time. Free laundry is a nice "touch". When I asked why they offer that I was told they don't like to "nickel and dime" their customers! That speaks volumes about the mind set of the owners here. We would most definitely return, in fact I would go out of my way to return here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2008
$30
We booked this campground while evacuating from Hurricane Gustav; and was pleasantly surprised and overjoyed at our camping stay here. The staff was fantastic; friendly and easy to get along with. The free laundry was a wonderful surprise and a very clean spot. The wifi wasn’t working well while we were camping here; when it was functional, it operated at a very slow crawl. The sites were clean and level; mostly pull through therefore easy to access. Our site had more than enough space for our party, 3 adults, 3 children, and 2 dogs. If we ever make it back to Memphis, we will plan to camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$30
As always, this continues to be a great place to stop for the night. Friendly staff, and great sites that are large and level. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2008
$36
We just pulled into this CG today, and it's been very nice. I'm sitting here doing my free laundry while I write this review, which is a nice feature of this campground. I felt like this was a little overpriced, even with Good Sam, but if you figure the $10 worth of laundry, it balances out, and I don't have to lug a bunch of quarters around. As has been stated in the other reviews, the only downside here is the entrance. The road could use a little paving work, and the big rigs at the front could just use a fence in front of them, but the area where the campers go is well manicured and clean. W/S/E worked fine, good water pressure and the electric was clean. We chose a concrete site over by the water and it was fun seeing the tugs. Wifi is sketchy, I'm using it now while I'm in the laundry by the front office, and very low signal. I'm sticking to my verizon card while in the camper. Overall, a very nice area to camp in and we're 20 minutes from Graceland and 15 from the Civil Rights Museum, and feels like we're a world away in the woods. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$33
This is a great campground, it's our 3rd time here. You can't ask for a prettier view East of the Mississippi. Secure, clean, quiet, out of the way, easy access from I40. Motorhomes are right on the Mississippi River, can't miss the barge traffic if you tried!!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$30
We parked in an end site with just river and well- kept lawn as our view. Security is tight, sites are level. It is as hot as Hades in July but it is the delta.........The road in is ugly but as soon as you make the turn to the park it becomes a country lane. Free laundry. We will definitely be back in the Fall. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2008
$35
If your a transportation buff, then this is your place. Tugboats in front of you, planes overhead and trains behind you. :) Actually, it was pretty quiet considering all the jets, trains and tugs roaming around. These sites are very wide and long. If they had Wi-Fi, I didn't know it and the signal was no where to be found. It is easy access to the CG off I-40, good wide roads getting there and safe ( despite driving around a ghetto ). The owners are very friendly and helpful. The CG itself ( the pull thru sites anyways ) are clean and have nice grassy areas next to them. The entrance and area around the office is an eye sore. It kind of reminds me of a junkyard with equipment, small buildings, sheds, etc. scattered all over in a hap hazard arrangement. Other then that, we would come back again. Its a great overnight place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$33
Road in was challenging, not a lot of amenities. BUT - the view was tremendous (worth a 10 by itself). Have NO idea what a prior post was talking about with the drugs and prostitute area - I only saw an area that was not exactly wealthy but certainly appeared clean and not derelict. Clearly stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2008
$30
We really enjoyed this campground and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wishes to visit Memphis. Beale St & the downtown attractions are less than 10 miles away & Graceland is a short 20 minute drive. There is also a Kroger grocery & WalMart a short drive away. The campground is only 3 miles off of Highways 40 & 55 and is exceptionally quiet at night - no freeway noise here. The river is very busy with tug, barge & ship traffic - watching it was a great way to spend an afternoon. The river front sites are paved & long enough to accomodate rigs that don't want to unhook their vehicles or trailers. The campground is set up in 3 loops each loop contains a bath house building that has 2 washers & 2 dryers - which are complimentary. They also allow you to wash your rig & vehicle in your camp space - a real plus for us as we are fulltimers and the washing of rigs is not usually allowed. You can also have your mail delivered here and they will bring it to your site!! Can't recommend this campground enough and we will definitely be staying here if we return to this area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$25
We stopped at Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River Park the day they opened after having been flooded for several weeks. They were busily cleaning up as quickly as they were able. Even with the mud and river debris still in evidence, we thorougly enjoyed our stay at the park. As previous reviewers noted, the view and ambiance of the river is worth the price of admission. We did not encounter or notice any untoward behavior in the surrounding neighborhoods. Looked to us like those neighborhoods are home to hard working folks who like to take their leisure visiting with neighbors on the front porch or stoop. We would definitely stay at Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River Park again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2008
$33
We stayed at this park for three nights in April 2008. We stayed on the front row at the river site. This gave us a beautiful view over looking the Mississippi river and a wonderful view of the Memphis skyline at night. The site was a level pull-thru site on a long concrete pad. Definitely worth a visit. We will camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$33
They led you right to your spot and helped you park. Trash pickup is continuous. Anytime they are by, they pickup any trash. Level concrete pad. Kind of neat watching the tugs and barges on the river. I was told WIFI was down when I checked in. A tech was working on it and should be up in 2 hours. It was. They have two catfish ponds. Though I didn't try it, I'm told the fishing is good. I will definitely stay again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$33
We really enjoyed our stay here. The campsites are ample in size, a wee bit close together, but not bad. They have a good sized cement pad with picnic table. We got snowed in and had to stay an extra day. They were accommodating in letting us stay the extra day and pay on our way out so that we didn't have to unhook the trailer. The staff showed us to our site. When we had electrical problems, they came quickly to help us figure out it was operator error. We enjoyed watching all the tugboat and barge activity. We were parked right next to the river. WiFi was exceptionally good. The TV reception (air) was good as well. The grounds were clean and well-kept. This is a good park to sightsee from if you want to go into Memphis, TN. It was only about 5 miles from town. Would definitely come back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2008
$50
Great park for 'big rigs' although I was a little uncertain on the ride in, mostly because it was already dark and the road is heavily wooded. It was such a pleasant surprise to wake up and look out on the river and watch the tugboats and barges go by. We stayed here while visiting in the Memphis area. Had a waterfront site and it was a perfect location and view. Did not use any of the facilites on site, so can't comment on those. Sites are roomy with plenty of parking for tow vehicle. Added bonus - there is an ice cream truck that comes through at night! I think the adults enjoyed chasing it down more than the kids did! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2007
$38
We thoroughly enjoyed a week at this campground watching the barges go up and down the Mississippi River. The staff was exceptionally friendly. This is the only park we have been at that provided free laundry! Plenty of room at each site and right on the river. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2007
$30
If you are using a GPS it is probably a good idea to call ahead, because Andrea, or someone working in the office can give you better directions to get to the park. Coming down 8th street is creepy. (as another member posted that they almost turned around). We really enjoyed staying in this park. We were on a concrete pad, with plenty of room for our toad. They have worked on their Wi-Fi, and we didn't have any problems. We also had great satellite and antenna reception. If camping by the river in summer, we definitely recommend plenty of insect repellent. (this is a common problem all over Arkansas). We plan to return there sometime. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2007
$30
As mentioned, the entrance road is terrible. If we hadn't be pre-warned by your reviews, we would have turned around before staying because of their road. Once in, our stay was great on site #66 (pull-through). Beautiful setting on the river with level concrete sites. FREE laundry was a big plus since we are full-timers. We also had a nice high-speed connection on our Cingular/AT&T aircard. We would return to this park but hope they fix their entrance roads. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$28
This park is directly on the Mississippi River and has made significant upgrades since our last visit two years ago. It is very big rig friendly with pull throughs that do not require unhooking the tow. Class A's are in one section with C's and 5th wheels in another. Roads and sites are gravel with grass between. Garbage is picked-up three times at day at your site. All sites point toward the River. Landscaping improvements make this a very beautiful campground. The owners and staff are very helpful and friendly. There is an escort to your site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$25
Very nice campground. Wide, long, level, easy-to-negotiate pull-thru's with good hookups. We had a site on the river edge and enjoyed watching the river traffic. No cable, but local channels were available. However, free WIFI was terrible - slow and cut out all the time. However, the nice river location made up for it. Would return when in the area again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$30
This is a GREAT rv park. The road coming in will have you thinking "what am I getting myself into"? Suddenly the park looms up in front of you and a large smile will cross your face. It is such a beautiful setting on the shore of the Mississippi River. Set your rig up, grab a cold drink, and relax on one of the many benches that are right at waters edge. Watch the barges go by and forget all your troubles. Its the first time that we ever heard of FREE laundry. What a wonderful place. We can't wait to come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$33
Since we planned this trip in advance, I reserved an up front river site which was great. Loved sitting out under the awning and watching the river traffic. Would have rated the park a 10 but their WiFi is terrible. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$30
Visited on way west and on return trip without reservations. On trip out weather was great and was able to use the large camp sites and view the river for two night stay. On return trip, heavy rain resulted in four inches of water in the gravel, second row site. Not a big problem for a nights rest. All sites on the river bank are super big rig friendly and concrete. WiFi was too weak in our site to be effective. Will continue to use this campground when in the area. If you want a front row, I advise reservations. Campground was near capacity with all front row sites taken. Friendly staff. Better WiFi and a truck load of gravel would make this a 10. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$27
We enjoyed this park a lot. Though we were "in the back" with a number of monthly residents, it was still clean, pleasant and quiet. We will know, next time, to select the areas out by the river. Our only issue with this park is their wi-fi access; while signal strength is great, the bandwidth was very slim. E-mail pages would take many minutes to load, if at all. But, all in all, we loved it an will likely return again as a great base for visiting Memphis. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$33
They recently added a new section to the park. It is right on the river so we had a close-up view of the Mississippi. Our site was a long, level, paved concrete pull-thru. Beautiful! The free WiFi was not really usable in the new section - we think they need to add another antenna in that area. One negative is the entrance road - it needs serious work! We have some pictures hanging on the wall in our trailer - driving down that road was the first time they ever fell off the wall. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$30
Very nice park. We stayed in a new section. No shade, but very close to the Miss. River, you can watch the barges going up and down. The older sites have some shade. Very large spaces here. I believe they only put larger rigs here, since there are no facilities around (which we wouldn't use anyhow). Very well kept grounds and friendly and helpful staff. Convenient hook-ups. Quiet. They had 4 different WiFi hotspots, I had the best reception ever and got right on. A little far from the sites, but again, it was quiet. We would definitely come back here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2007
$28
WIFI was weak. Nice long pull-thru sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$30
This is a campground right on the Mississippi River. There are mostly gravel, level sites but concrete sites are available. The sites are big-rig friendly. The street leading to the campground is rough and needs work. This is a nice, relaxing campground. Sit down on the benches and watch the barges go by. Super friendly staff will escort you to your site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$31
Great site for families. Little tricky to find but worth the short drive off interstate. Very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$30
Wonderful campground. Call ahead and ask for a front row so you have an unobstructed view of the river. I could stay there a month. So relaxing watching the barges. The people at the campground are really nice. My favorite campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2007
$30
Nice view of the Mississippi, friendly staff, and directions to the park are easy to follow. WIFI is poor: I went all around the park and got no better than two weak bars, even directly under the antenna. We could not use WIFI while at this park. If you advertise WIFI, have it fully functional. Tom Sawyer did not! Only one bathroom and shower (meaning one shower and one commode) for all 80 sites. When someone is using the shower it also locks out the bathroom, and vice-versa! Somewhere close by is a huge NASCAR racing track. Check out the schedule before you go, the sound is horrible, and it went to almost ll PM that night! We stayed at Tom Sawyers due to the tremendous reviews at RV Reviews. We were disappointed and would not camp there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$26
This is a very nice park right on the Mississippi. It has easy access to downtown Memphis and also to I-55 and 40. Most sites were pull thrus with excellent shade. They are in the process of adding a lot more sites. The bathrooms look a little dirty from the outside, but they are great inside. If you stay here, try to get a site overlooking the river. It is well worth it. Overall a very nice park. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$30
We have a dually/36' high-profile fifth wheel. Our pull-through site was excellent. What a great park - the owner was lovely - enthusiastic, helpful and obviously enjoyed helping people enjoy their stay! Suggested we parked our rig the opposite way to maximise views of the Mississippi River! Beautiful views all round. Lovely walking trails around the lakes, where the grass had been cut and mowed by the owner. Free laundry. Intended to stay 1 night, but stayed 3 mights. Would definitely recommend and visit this park again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2007
$33
Right on the banks of the Mississippi River. I you stay near the river there is no shade and the WiFi is weak. Even with a high gain antenna the download speed is VERY slow due to the fact it is through a Directway satellite. There were times that a dialup would have been much faster. We would only stay again for a single overnight. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$29
Great location on the Mississippi River!! Reserve early for a river front site. It is amazing to watch the river traffic. The river front sites have a concrete pad and picnic table but little shade. It is conveniently located to Memphis and the access road is in good shape. You will be just off I-55 and I-40. I think it is worth a stop even if you are not planning on touring Memphis. (Note the Gibson Guitar Factory Tour and Sun Records Tour are must sees.) I only wish they had cable... Also the laundry facilities are truly free and very clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$30
Very nice RV park with wonder views of the Miss. River. Wish we could have stayed longer. The park is adding another 21 sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$30
First impressions aren't everything. Pulling into this park you doubt your choice...until you reach the office and see the mighty Mississippi and the sites facing it. You can watch the river traffic from your picnic table, or sit on a bench and enjoy the view. Easy access from interstate and into Memphis, friendly staff and park is clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$22
The bathrooms were suites with shower and toilet and sink. These were very clean. The laundry facilities are free! The river view is nice, but the shaded area is cool. While the drive to the park seems like it is a long way away, it is only a few miles from the town. It is relaxing to watch the barges go by. The only thing that would be nice is a swimming pool. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$26
Access road is in very poor condition, but worth the trip in. Try to get site on the river (advance reservations needed). They are building more on-river sites. The only reason to stay here is to see the Mississippi River. No pool or other activities. Short drive across the river to Memphis. Gravel sites are mostly level. Park employees very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
This place is a little hard to find but the view of the River once you get there is worth it. You can sit on park benches and watch barges moving up and down the Mississippi all day. The newer section of the park has concrete pads and WiFi. The older sites are shady and border woods with trails. The laundry was free for guests when we last stayed here. You will have to drop your toad to go shopping but there are two grocery stores and a Wal-Mart nearby. Also, they are very dog friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$28
This is a wonderful place to relax! The hosts are very helpful. The only problem are the bugs that appear at sundown. Take plenty of bug repellent and you will be fine. We loved our visit and have already reserved a spot for June. This is a must stop. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$33
Best kept secret near Memphis, Tn. Great place to stay. Restrooms, though unisex, are extemely private and clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Great views of the mighty Mississippi River. Long, pull through sites are paved and level. Great place to stay while visiting Graceland, Peabody ducks etc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2007
$28
This well-managed and beautifully maintained RV park is within yards of the Mississippi River. Call in advance to reserve a front row site and watch barges as they travel up and down river (some campers might find the noise intrusive). Sites close to the river have little shade. Monthly rates are available in the older loop, set back from the river in the shade of a grove of trees. This is one of our favorite commercial campgrounds, with easy access via I-40 to the city of Memphis, TN. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$30
We camped here based on reviews from this website and we were not disappointed. Having camped all over the country for over 20 years we can say one thing for sure about this one...it is very unique. You are not just "near" the river, you are right on it. It is really neat to watch all the river traffic chugging up and down the river. There is certainly no road noise, but you do hear the tugboats. The office staff was very friendly and the park was very nice. Concrete pads, full hookups, and yes, a FREE laundromat. We will stay there again when passing through. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2006
$28
We went to this park because of the reviews on this website and weren't sorry. We got to park on the bank of the river, watched the barges go up and down the river, and were totally charmed. In fact we extended our stay by one night. Didn't do a lot of sightseeing, the park was enough for us. We were welcomed by the new manager ( who'd stayed at the park for a week, went home and retired and came back to manage the park) and felt like he really meant it. Every person we talked to make us feel welcomed. And yes Virginia, there really is free laundry. I had a hard time believing it but it was true. I would definitely go back there and stay, but for a longer period of time. By the way, take exit 280 off of I-40 and it'll take you right there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2006
$26
Right on the Mississippi river across from Memphis. Rough roads coming in, but has sites right on the river. Quite charming! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2006
$25
This has got to be one of the nicest campgrounds we have stayed at in our almost 2 months on the road. We have a beautiful view of the Mississippi River in front and a small lake behind. The road in is a little rough, but not really a problem. The staff are extremely nice and helpful, bringing us to our site and picking up our garbage when left out by the road. The laundry is free here, a big plus. There are few shade trees which could be a problem in the warmer months and there is no propane on site. Also, no cable tv or WiFi would be a problem for those without alternatives. Some sites are gravel while others are concrete pads, most seem pretty level. There is some noise from trains and the river boats, but not to much. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2006
$23
It is a very nice park, well maintained, clean restrooms and showers. You can hear the train but to us that is relaxing. Located right by the river. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$24
We really enjoyed this great park and will camp here again. What the park lacks in amenities it more than makes up for in the river views and the peace and quiet. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2006
$28
The access road does need some work. All esle is gravel and smooth. The pads near the river are cement. Guided to site. Friendly folks and a very peaceful area. Good base camp or over night IF you get there early enough to enjoy the view. Not much boat traffic on weekends. Rating is based on value for what is provided. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2006
$24
This is a very nice campground with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. The pull-thru sites are large and either gravel or concrete. The grounds are well maintained and the staff is very nice and helpful. We will stay there any time we are in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2006
$27
Yes, this park is out of the way but the directions in trailerlife were clear. The entrance needs improvement but once you are in the park it is nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The large shade trees were placed so that the motorhome got shade yet access for the satellite disk on the front of the motorhome got reception. Great site planning and right on the river. Extended our stay We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2006
$26
This park is great for overnight or to visit Memphis. Very long pull through sites with a concrete pad for your rig sit right on the levy with a view of the Mississippi. Private baths and FREE laundry make it a best buy. Lots of overnighters so call for a reservation. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$26
Wonderful view and easy access. The owners were great and very helpful. Only problem was that right after sunset the bugs came out! Make sure you bring bug repellent and you will be fine. The barges did not present any trouble with noise and everyone appeared to enjoy watching them. We will come back again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$28
We have stayed here several times and plan on returning again this summer. This is the place if you are looking for a slower pace, quiet get away with a spectacular view. We highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$28
My wife and I stayed there before and after the owners daughter graduated from Harvard. We thought it super that he gave his daughter a reward. All campers were warned of the bands comming in. All campers were invited to join in and have fun and invited to a catered BBQ. This was one of the best places we stayed on a monthlong trip. The view was fantastic. The place was clean. We liked it so much we stopped by on our way back and stayed another three days. The managers bent over backwards to keep everyone happy. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
May 2006
$27
We stayed 5 nights, the park is clean, neat and has a great view of the Mississippi River. The park owner had a live band for his daughter for two nights. The last two nights we stayed. The ten o'clock quiet hour was not observed, the bands, 3 per night, got louder not quieter at 10PM. When the manager was called at 11PM the second night she said she couldn't do anything about it. I observed several drunk underage kids walking up and down the roads. We will not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$26
This is a very unique private RV park located on the Mississippi River between the levee and the river bank. We were very fortunate in that our site was a pulltrough within 125 feet of the river. We were able to watch barge traffic on the river. This park is close to downtown Memphis with easy access by Interstate Highways. Access problems to the park are now a thing of the past with a road that parallels the levee and loops aroung the "bad" neighborhoods. A must visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2006
$26
This is such a wonderful place,the river view is amazing. The area coming into the park is pretty rough but is to be changed soon. We love this park and have come back time and again. The Managers are seniors and are a riot. During the rain it is muddy as is the entire area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2005
$28
This is way out of the way and kinda scary getting to it if you dont go the new back way...this place could use an overhaul for sure. Alot of seasonals and you are looked at as an invader to their area. We stayed one night and that was it...unless they clean this place up dont go! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2005
$28
What this RV park lacks in amenities it makes up for in the view. We were right on the river which made for a spectacular view. Most of the sites had concrete pads and were level. There were no fire rings, grills or wifi, however each site had a picnic table and grass area. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. The staff was friendly and took us to our site. The campground was very convenient to the attractions in Memphis. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2005
$24
Very nice park with a beautiful view of the Mississippi. We entered via the "new road" and missed all the "ghetto" type neighborhood and previously reviewed. There was lots of good "sticker free" grass for our dogs. We would stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$9
What a view! In certain sites, The Big Muddy is literally just yards from your RV. Some
people actually complained about the noise from the passing huge river barges, but it made us feel as if we were in a modern day Samuel Clements novel. The sites were long, and adequately wide, with good volts. A recently new road to the campgound avoids a rough railroad crossing, and a rundown neighborhood. It's a very short trip back across the Mississippi River to Memphis, but again, what a view. We will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2003
$25
The drive in scared us, but once we arrived at the park, we were comfortable. I hear that there is a new way in that bypasses the bad neighbor The restrooms appeared brand new in 2003. They were spotless. The staff was very friendly. If we come through Memphis again, we will definitely come here! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$8
This is a pleasant and convenient place to stay for the Memphis attractions. The new road
from the M. L King exit on either I-40 or I-55 makes it easy to avoid having to look too closely at the "ghetto's [sic]". The park is on the river side of the levee, and it looks like the buildings can be removed without a lot of stress if the place floods.
Thus, they are not grand or elegant. When we were there, the staff was friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed our stay. The nighttime trains seem to blow their horns throughout the length of the entire town, but it wasn't too much of a problem for us. We would return happily. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2002
$3
The new road is open, but the campground seems rather lacking in maintanence. The grounds resemble a mud bog. The staff was rather rude and their modem hook-up is now located at a former site in the open. You are expected to plug in while balancing your laptop in your other hand and retrieving your e-mail while standing there between 2 active sites. Will not stay again. The river views are nice, but after the first several barge and tug combo's go by and you realize that they will be going by all night, with the accompanying noise the charm wears off real fast. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
2001
$6
While the route to the campground is through an unappealing section of town the campground has a safe feeling to it. A new highway will allow you to avoid this approach. It should be finished this fall. Sitting on the Mississippi
River is well worth the effort. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2000
$2
Very hard to find. The street system is not what we are used to. We were very uneasy about the route to the park and left early the next AM. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2000
$2
Beautiful view of river and decent park is ruined by the fact that you have to drive 3 miles thru horrible ghetto's with drugs and prostitution to get to the park. Next door to police training and gun range meant we were awaken at 7:00 am by a volley of gunfire. Quite unnerving. We camped here in a camper.
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