Near Turrell, Arkansas, campers can find a variety of outdoor accommodations within the flat Mississippi Delta region, where the elevation rarely exceeds 300 feet above sea level. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most campgrounds remain accessible year-round with gravel or paved sites that drain well after the region's frequent rainfall events.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Frierson State Park, located about 25 miles from Turrell, offers fishing access with boat rentals. "Nice trails, water recreation and quiet. The campground is small. 7 sites near one of the boat ramps," notes one visitor to Lake Frierson State Park.
Trail exploration: Village Creek State Park features multiple hiking trails including historic routes. "The Trail of Tears. This made for both an lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old. The Crowley's Ridge region of the state is home to unique geological formations, soil and plant life unlike anywhere else in Arkansas," writes a reviewer about Village Creek State Park Campground.
Water activities: Arkabutla Lake at Hernando Point provides boating and swimming options. "Very clean restrooms and shower areas. Site had grill, fire ring, and picnic table. Water and electric hookup," mentions a camper at Hernando Point.
What campers like
Convenient access: Memphis KOA offers easy highway access for those seeking glamping close to Turrell, Arkansas. "It's incredibly easy to find right off 55. Easy exit. I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set," reports one visitor to Memphis KOA.
Spacious sites: Delta Ridge RV Park provides level sites that accommodate various RV sizes. "The sites are large and level sites, fairly level, no picnic table, no grill, no fire ring," notes a reviewer. Another adds, "My wife and I stayed 2 nights while we rested as we travel across the country. The park is right off of I-40."
Family amenities: For those seeking family-focused glamping facilities near Turrell, Arkansas, Jellystone Park offers extensive recreational options. "This was our first time to ever hook-up our Class A RV and I'm afraid this place may have set the bar HIGH. This place was so clean & quiet, we wished we could have stayed longer. There were several playgrounds my son enjoyed & we had a blast doing the scavenger hunt," shares a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Memphis.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Summer camping near Turrell can be extremely hot with abundant insects. "We stayed here for a few nights while visiting Memphis. It is a small campground right on the highway with a lot of traffic noise. The campsites were a decent size but the mosquitoes were unbearable. Very few people were spending any time outside due to the bugs," warns a camper.
Site limitations: Some campgrounds lack full hookups or amenities. At Dub Patton Campground, "No sewer, water and electric only. Sites are clean and well kept," states a visitor to Dub Patton Campground.
Highway noise: Multiple campgrounds in the region experience road noise due to proximity to major highways. "4 stars because it is next to an interstate highway so there is inevitable noise and not much interesting in the way of scenery. Other than that, this is a 5 star place," notes one Memphis KOA visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Jellystone Park offers seasonal activities that require planning. "We were too early in the season for the blow-up slides but we definitely plan on coming back to enjoy those. They have pedal bikes you can rent (must have closed toed shoes), tetherball, a pavilion, a pond where you can feed the fish."
Site selection: Choose sites away from highways when possible. At Village Creek State Park, "We camped at Village Creek State Park in the Crowley's Ridge region of Arkansas over Labor Day weekend. We booked two class B RV sites - one for ourselves and one for my husband's parents - in advance."
Seasonal considerations: For glamping options close to Turrell, Arkansas, spring and fall provide more comfortable temperatures. "Wish we weren't staying in a tent and would have come at a cooler part of the year. Was too hot to do anything at the beginning of July. Ended up leaving early," advises a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Leveling: Delta Ridge RV Park offers particularly level sites for RVs. "Amazing campground for a pass through campground. The most Level site in our 6k mile trip. Nice park w clean facilities. Easy access to the sites," one RVer reports.
Utility management: Be prepared for potential electrical issues. "We experienced a problem with our Powerdog 50 EPO Surge protector getting an E1 and E2 code error from the pedastals. The errors state that if the power is above 132 or below 104 on line 1 (E1) or line 2 (E2) it will shut off park power," notes a camper at EZ Daze RV Park.
Dump station access: Plan accordingly for campgrounds without sewer hookups. "For those of you with RV's beware that there is no sewer dump station here. You have to drive to Crowleys Ridge State Park to use their dump station (10 minute drive)," advises a visitor to Lake Frierson State Park.
