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2_Retired
Explorer
Apr 15, 2021

RV parks around Chattanooga and Vicksburg

Hopefully DH and I will make our long put-off trip to explore the "Western Theater" of the Civil War this Fall, maybe next Spring. Starting near Fredricksburg, Va. Want to go to Shiloh, Vicksburg, and then follow Sherman as he went East. Also want to explore Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain. Anyone done this? If so, any suggestions as to roads to take, where to stay? State parks OK. No boondocking wanted. Plan on making it a month long experience. Any other 'don't miss', 'don't bother' or 'must sees'? Hoping to pick your brains! We also have access to military campgrounds, and are Passport America members. Whatever info you share will be greatly appreciated. Traveling in a 33' Class A, with toad. We're both almost 70 and not really into a lot of physical activity, but love to wander!
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2021
    The areas your looking at include a lot of Corps lakes. Check them thorourghly, with a Golden age or other pass, the savings and locations should both be "golden".
  • rr2254545's avatar
    rr2254545
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2021
    Great park over the line in Georgia

    Holiday Travel Park Of Chattanooga-Rossville, Georgia we stayed there for a week
  • DancinCampers's avatar
    DancinCampers
    Explorer II
    Apr 16, 2021
    I you are an Elk the Elks lodge in Vicksburg, MS has 50Amp and water. I would recommend a call to see if they accept non Elk members, as in our travels some do.
  • southernsky's avatar
    southernsky
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2021
    Not much to choose from when camping around Vburg. We stayed at Rivertown Rose Campground, not a bad place
  • mleekamp's avatar
    mleekamp
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2021
    x2 on Holiday Travel Park on the Chattanooga/GA line. You exit in TN, drive about 1 mile south over the border, you hit the park.

    We stayed at Raccoon Mtn campground many years ago just West of Chattanooga....it worked....but many permanent trailers there and the whole place looked 'bad'. When we found Holiday, we have not looked back...stayed at Holiday maybe 6 or 7 times....on our way to FL.
  • MNRon's avatar
    MNRon
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2021
    When you tour around Vickburg I highly recommend staying at Grand Gulf Military State Park. It's about a half hour away from Vickburg and has it's own Civil War history along with some redoubt sites, a small museum, and an interesting cemetery. A few dozen camping sites, the lower 10-20 would be easy access. We happened across this a couple years ago. The staff was wonderful and it's a hidden gem I've kept on our list...almost hate to make it 'not so hidden' by publishing it here :)

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