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Lynnsr
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Sep 28, 2017

We need good camping places, Mississippi river valley

We need good camping places, Mississippi river valley
We are making a trip south in the spring, I would like some ideas for good camping areas along the Mississippi River Valley, from Missouri to New Orleans/ Pensacola, Florida.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Lynn & Joan

TV: 2003 GMC 2500
2017 VW Touareg

14 Replies

  • I like Tom Sawyer's in West Memphis, Ar. Memphis is not safe at times and this is a nice little park outside the war zone.
  • The lower Mississippi really does not have much of a valley, though there are bluffs on the east side of the river in place like Natchez, and Vicksburg. Speaking of Vicksburg I would suggest taking some time to tour the battlefield park if you have a smaller vehicle you can drive while leaving the RV at a nearby camp ground. From Vicksburg south the east side of the river is much more scenic than the west side, and in general I think the Arkansas side is more scenic than the Mississipi side south of Memphis, though it has been a number of years since I last drove that section.
  • Passin Thru wrote:
    Mississippi doesn't run to Pensacola but. Look up RV Parks on your computer. Thats how everyone else does it.


    I'm not sure if you're obtuse, or just plain nasty.

    I'll choose both

    LynnSr
  • Mississippi doesn't run to Pensacola but. Look up RV Parks on your computer. Thats how everyone else does it.