Boondocking near Memphis?

[shayerk]

Can anyone recommend a good place for an overnight stop near Memphis? Just need a place to pull off the road, sleep and get right back on the road in the morning. Maybe grab a bite to eat.

[turtle58]

Just south of Hernando exit there is a rest area. It is safe and they have security.. I live in Hernando and haven't heard of any trouble at Walmart or rest area. The COE park is also a nice park but if you are not wanting to stay far off the interstate there is a small RV park in Coldwater right off the interstate, next exit south of Hernando.

[upstech76]

mike brez wrote:
We had four nights booked at Graceland Campground in Memphis. Got there late in the afternoon set up and headed out in the jeep to explore. Went down to Beale street after just comming from Nashville holy sh!t. We went to Graceland the next day then had some bbq and got the heck out of their. I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. They had no problem refunding my other two nights and really would not have cared if the kept it.

Graceland is not in the greatest neighborhood. I work nearby and occasionally drive by Graceland and can't help but think why someone would ever want to visit there little alone be there after dark! Not a chance I'd ever camp there. Stay @ EZ Daze or Yogi Bear 20 minutes south of there! There are also some really nice Corp of Engineer parks just outside of Hernando, MS.

[mike_brez]

We had four nights booked at Graceland Campground in Memphis. Got there late in the afternoon set up and headed out in the jeep to explore. Went down to Beale street after just comming from Nashville holy sh!t. We went to Graceland the next day then had some bbq and got the heck out of their. I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. They had no problem refunding my other two nights and really would not have cared if the kept it.

[upstech76]

Another great option that is about 2 miles from ez daze is Yogi Bear Rv park. I've never stayed in either as I live 5 minutes from them both but both would be great options. www.memphisjellystone.com

[dapperdan]

Glad to hear all about Ez Daze, my wife and I were planning on staying there for a night on our way south to New Orleans this coming February.

Dan

[shayerk]

Thanks for the very good advice! We actually stayed at EZ Daze Rv Park in Southaven Mississippi on our way down last year and found it clean and convenient. Guess we'll go with that option again this year!

[rockhillmanor]

MWJones wrote:
Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis is right on the Miss. River and has some low cost sites off river. Neat park.

X10 on Tom Sawyer CG.
BUT....
Follow THEIR directions in from their website DO NOT use your GPS!

I followed my GPS and ended up in a REAL REAL bad area on the way in where they were actually crawling up onto my toad. :E

I went thru each and every stop sign hoping a cop would show up! :B

[ken56]

I don't understand the attraction for Memphis really, unless you are a die hard Elvis fan. Bass Pro Shops just opened a spectacular store in "the Pyramid" there and Ikea just announced plans to build a store there also.

Again, heed the warnings for not staying near Memphis.

[fj12ryder]

You're a braver man than I am if you plan on boondocking near Memphis. 🙂

[linnemj]

If you are heading south on I-55 there is a Wal Mart just off the interstate in Hernando, MS about 13 miles south of Memphis. You can walk to a Arby's, Sonic, or a good Mexican restaurant from there. Safe area, we just moved from there. Another option is Hernando Point COE campground about 10 miles south of that exit. Nice campground on the lake, electric, water, and dump station for $20.

[kennethwooster]

My inlaws live in Memphis Tenn. I hate going there, as we just don't feel safe. I would put a number of miles between you and Memphis before you stop for the night. I prefer campgrounds.

[upstech76]

Another vote for not staying in Memphis, ez daze is nice and is right behind a large Rv dealer in Southaven ms. You also have yogi bear Rv park which is the nicest in the area. Not aware of any true boondocking places. If doing Walmart near Memphis drive the extra 20 minutes to Hernando Ms, not sure if it's allowed there but it's a safe location.

[MWJones]

Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis is right on the Miss. River and has some low cost sites off river. Neat park.

[rr2254545]

Pretty scary place down there - I would spent the $40 to be safe and check in where I did

EZ Daze Rv Park Southaven Mississippi