CG suggestions for June trip - Civil War sites in the west

[2_Retired]

DH and I are planning a trip to cover the "western theater" of the Civil War in June. We'll start in Myrtle Beach (home base) and plan to first stop in Asheville, NC (because we love the area!) up to 3 days there, then travel west through Tennessee (might do Nashville) and then to get to see Shiloh National Military Park. Need suggestions where to camp in those areas. From there, probably to Memphis, then down along the Mississippi River to Vicksburg. Also would appreciate ideas on camping on that leg of the trip. Also, "must sees" and "don't bothers" would be helpful. From Vicksburg, across to Chattanooga (again, suggestions!!), down to the Atlanta area, (yes, please help again!), then go with Sherman and "march to the sea" and Savannah - then home to Charleston and MB. Have never been to most of these areas so any ideas or experiences you can share would be a huge help. Thanks. We'll be traveling in a 34' MH with a toad - just the 2 of us. We have almost a month to enjoy ourselves!! Don't have to be back to MB until June 27th!!!

[dbbls]

I have to chuckle because there are civil war sites much further west.
All the sites you have mentioned are in the east to me. There were civil war battles in New Mexico and Arizona. The battle of Picacho Peak in Arizona I think is the furthest west battle of the war. There was a battle at Glorieta Pass just east of Santa Fe, NM. There were many battles in Missouri because it was a border state and was wanted very badly by the Confederates and the Union was determined to old it. The skirmishes' alone the Missouri and Kansas border actually started in 1855. Missouri, supposedly a slave state, had individuals trying to influence the vote in Kansas to make it a slave state also. This started the Kansas/Missouri border war and made Quantrill famous.

Sorry for the diversion from your original question. Vicksburg Battlefield Kampground right near the Battlefield National Park. Exit 4 on I-20. While in Vicksburg be sure and visit the Corp of Engineers water experiment station. It is very interesting.

[RVUSA]

Allworth wrote:
I can offer suggestions for two of your stops.

Memphis--- Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis, Arkansas. Just across the bridge that dumps into Beal Street. Inside the levee on the West bank of the river. Relax for a couple of days and watch the tow-boats work up and down the river just feet from your window. I don't have the phone number handy, but it is on their website (along with a link to check the river stage, although that is usually only a concern in the Spring.)

What are the odds, two people from orlando recommending the same place. Be sure to call a couple days ahead so you can get a site on the river.

[Allworth]

I can offer suggestions for two of your stops.

Memphis--- Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis, Arkansas. Just across the bridge that dumps into Beal Street. Inside the levee on the West bank of the river. Relax for a couple of days and watch the tow-boats work up and down the river just feet from your window. I don't have the phone number handy, but it is on their website (along with a link to check the river stage, although that is usually only a concern in the Spring.)

Charleston --- John's Island County Park. Very nice and reasonably convenient. Contact Charleston County Parks Dept for info.