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Mayor30's avatar
Mayor30
Explorer
Nov 21, 2020

Recomendation for campground near Memphis.

In March we will be heading from Pa to see the grand kids in San Antonio, Texas.We have reservations for Potters Creek at Canyon Lake. Out first stop will be Warriors Path State park in Tennessee. We need a stop somewhere close to I-40 around Memphis. We prefer state or Federal campgrounds but a decent private campground would work.Any suggestions for campgrounds you have stayed at would be appreciated.
  • rdhetrick's avatar
    rdhetrick
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2020
    I stayed at TO Fuller State Park, it was nice and close to 40. I'd stay again if I needed to be in the area.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Nov 21, 2020
    I have an anti recommendation, avoid the Joy-O unless there is no other choice for an overnight stop.
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2020
    Natchez Trace State Park is also an option if you want to stop to the east of Memphis. This might let you avoid rush hour traffic. Check your mileage from Warrior's Path to Memphis---it's a LONG way across TN.
  • Diamond_c's avatar
    Diamond_c
    Nomad
    Nov 21, 2020
    We stayed at Loretta Linns ranch in June and would go again. It’s about an hour west of Nashville just of I-40.
  • Mayor30's avatar
    Mayor30
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2020
    coolmom42 wrote:
    Natchez Trace State Park is also an option if you want to stop to the east of Memphis. This might let you avoid rush hour traffic. Check your mileage from Warrior's Path to Memphis---it's a LONG way across TN.


    That looks good. Thanks.
  • Ed_C's avatar
    Ed_C
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2020
    What Busdriver says. Tom Sawyer is worth staying an extra day or more, watching tugs and barges go by!
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2020
    Busdriver wrote:
    Tom Sawyer across the river, beautiful views


    Been there a few times. Best was when they did not have any sites so we dry camped right next to the river. No need to go outside to watch the tows go by.

    Stayed at Fuller too. Be warned. If the wind is in the wrong direction you get the aroma of the nearby sewage plant.
  • Birdnst's avatar
    Birdnst
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2020
    I will jump in on Tom Sawyer, spent 3 days there a few years ago and would like to do it again.
  • TxGearhead's avatar
    TxGearhead
    Explorer II
    Nov 23, 2020
    I think there is a COE at Arkabukla Lake south of Memphis in Mississippi. A bit out of the way but you could take the loop around the east side of Memphis, then 61 north back to I-40.
    Or take 61 through "Blues Country" down to I-20. Check out the "Crossroads" at Hwy1 and Hwy 8. Ground Zero Blues Club and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.
    Otherwise X2 on Tom Sawyers.

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