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hotpepperkid
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Aug 15, 2013

Memphis

Looking for a campground as close to Beal St as possible so we can take a taxi to and from Beal St and not cost an arm and leg. Only need it for one night and then we can move to a better camp
  • Kit Carson wrote:
    Tom Sawyer Park in West Memphis, Ark. is the way to go. Nice park, free laundry facilities, and plenty of barges and tugs to watch coming and going on the river.
    That's the one! They have a great website, and I'd really dig staying right next to the Mississippi River!

    I couldn't remember it's name - I want to stay there one day for a couple three nights while exploring Memphis, TN.

    I lived in Memphis 35 yrs. ago, and now stay with friends parking on their driveway in the RV in East Memphis while visiting, so I don't need an RV park in Memphis.:(

    hotredpepper:
    Report back after staying there, OK?
  • rockhillmanor wrote:
    Just be aware that West Memphis and even the Graceland area is NOT a place to be walking or IMHO even driving thru.


    THAT would describe all of Memphis. Bealle St was a disgrace. I have been there before and it was great. No longer. The night we were down there back over Memorial Day week, there were 3 shootings.

    The city has gone to crap. Will never go back, and never encourage anyone to go.
  • paulsang wrote:
    rockhillmanor wrote:
    Just be aware that West Memphis and even the Graceland area is NOT a place to be walking or IMHO even driving thru.


    THAT would describe all of Memphis. Bealle St was a disgrace. I have been there before and it was great. No longer. The night we were down there back over Memorial Day week, there were 3 shootings.

    The city has gone to crap. Will never go back, and never encourage anyone to go.

    Two places that we have been to, but will never visit again.....Memphis and New Orleans.
  • Another vote for Tom Sawyer. A great place to stay. Don't know about a cab from West Memphis to Beal Street.
  • Tom Sawyer as worth the river views. Beal was ok....check out ducks at the hotel.

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