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LegendEZ Daze RV Park
Very nice Big Rig Friendly
This park is all concrete with level sites. Huge dog park and close to any type of store you might need. Clean facilities and very nice staff.
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Memphis KOA's dog park offers a dedicated space for pets to exercise off-leash during stays at this Marion, Arkansas campground. Pet owners bringing their canine companions can access this facility alongside clean, well-maintained campsites with full hookups. The campground accommodates pets in all areas, including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Tom Sawyer's RV Park and KOA Campground Memphis Marion also maintain pet-friendly policies across their properties. While hiking trails aren't extensive within the campgrounds, designated pet walking areas provide space for daily exercise. Staff at the KOA frequently greet pets with treats upon arrival, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Campground rules typically require dogs to be leashed when outside designated off-leash areas, and owners must clean up after their pets. The Memphis KOA swimming pool looks nice but is not accessible to pets.
Interstate proximity affects several Marion area pet-friendly campgrounds, creating moderate to significant traffic noise that light-sleeping campers and sensitive pets should consider. The KOA offers breakfast and dinner with delivery service right to campsites, convenient for pet owners who don't want to leave animals unattended while dining out. Most sites feature level gravel pads with partial shade from mature trees, providing comfortable spots for pets during hot summer months. Nearby veterinary services can be found approximately 4 miles from the Memphis KOA, with pet supply stores available in West Memphis about 15 minutes away. Graceland RV Park & Campground and EZ Daze RV Park maintain similar pet-friendly policies, though with varying levels of dedicated pet amenities. The front sites at several campgrounds experience more highway noise, making interior spots preferable for those with noise-sensitive pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Marion (43)
2. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
"The campground is generally more expensive than the other surrounding camping spots in the area. However, the camp is very nice."
"Took our brand new RV here for its shakedown trip the very day I picked up as it is so close to home. Was pleasantly surprised by the overall atmosphere of the campground."
from $28 - $27 / night
Check Availability3. T.O. Fuller State Park Campground
"Dogs loved their late night and early morning walks."
"Cicadas will drive you mad (even with earplugs I struggled to sleep but can't do anything about them..just fyi)."
4. Memphis KOA
"Easy exit I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth."
"There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis."
5. Graceland RV Park & Campground
"Nice campground next to Graceland. Clean park. Open area for dogs to walk."
"We showed up after hours and the security guard was able to help us get situated. We walked right over for a tour of Graceland and the Elvis museums."
6. KOA Campground Memphis Marion
"This campground is located very convenient location. Some people complained noise from the freeway but it didn’t bother much form us. Bath house was clean."
"I am near the interstate so it is loud. But great people very nice set up. You can order food and they bring it to your site. Cafe on site aswell. Just an enjoyable place"
7. Village Creek State Park Campground
"There are nearly 100 sites here at Village Creek State Park. They are Spacious, paved and well maintained."
"This park was stunning the drive though a little narrow at times was scenic from the drive to the RV site. Pull Through with own area not to close to other sites."
from $25 / night
Check Availability8. EZ Daze RV Park
"Huge dog park and close to any type of store you might need. Clean facilities and very nice staff."
"One exit north has everything you need; food, Aldi's, Walmart. The Dog Run is a huge area."
9. SK campground
"at the end of the street, near the woods, a stunning place, real heaven for a camper. Shay was very helpful in getting us in and out with our 33 ft camper"
"Pulling in was tight, but anyone worth their salt driving can get in with no problems."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability10. Cook's Lake RV Resort and Campground
from $14 - $75 / night
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Drive Time
- 17 min from Memphis, TN
- 43 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 20 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 51 min from Little Rock, AR
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Marion, AR
436 Reviews of 43 Marion Campgrounds
Kari K.
TravelerMemphis KOA
Very welcoming !!
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. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth. Very impressed they have breakfast and dinner + they deliver right to ur site! My dog LOVES the dog park ~ the swimming pool looks nice and showers bathrooms are some of the best I’ve seen since Michigan Highly recommend!
Melisa J.
GuideMemphis KOA
West Memphis KOA
Small but clean. Very friendly staff. There are plenty of trees for shade. Nice pool, bathrooms and rec room. The laundry room is large and air conditioned. There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis. The only downside is it has quite a bit of road traffic noise and a strange side road entrance.1
- LLuis S.
ScoutTom Sawyer's RV Park
Great views
So far so good, great views of the Mississippi River and the freight boats coming in. Wished they would add a dog park !
- CCarolGuide
Memphis KOA
Just OK
Ok for a night. Easy 15 min drive to downtown Memphis for sightseeing. In a low lying area and it had rained earlier in the week. Campground very wet. Lots of puddles and muck. Should have used the gravel pile at the back of the campground to fill in potholes. Bathhouse clean but in a slight state of disrepair like loose toilets. Amenities included pool, playground, store, cafe, dog park, horseshoes, beanbag, ladder ball, bikes. Staff very nice.
Shelly S.LegendCraighead Forest Park
Chilly Camping
Excellent weekend camping at Craighead Forest State Park outside Jonesboro, Ar.
The park offers four trails, one gravel pedestrian only, one paved multi-use with excercise equipment, a forest trail and one dirt trail for bikers and runners. Three large playgrounds, pavilions and several small playgrounds. A dog park/beach access area and dog dock. Fishing and watercraft access. Camping and a nature center.
When we arrived at the campground we had the choice of several primitive campsites. There is limited parking in the small gravel lot. There are three sites near the lot and then several others about 200 to 300 ft down the gravel trail.
This is the same gravel trail, approximately 3 miles long, that circles the lake. Needless to say there is a lot of foot traffic on it.
There was plenty of room at the site. We set up two tents and a hammock plus had the picnic table, fire pit and gravel pad which is right on the lake. If you bring your fishing gear or water craft it’s easy to tie off right at your campsite.
Directly across from primitive camping are two very large , active playgrounds a pavilion and restroom. There’s a snow cone vendor with loud music who frequents that parking area too. In addition the park is not closed during the night so we got to listen to several loud conversation, music blaring from a car stereo until about 1:30am and a rather colorful argument at one point.
You drive through the RV area on your way in to the primitive area. There is a nice new bathroom facility with uncomfortably warm cranking heat, the metal fixtures were warm to the touch. One drawback to there being only one restroom about 1/4 mile from the primitive area, you know people aren’t walking that far at night when the need to go…, just saying.
So Pros: centrally located, water access, nice trails, good size sites, a lot to do
Cons: foot traffic, noise, no privacy, noise, not limited access
- HHeather T.Traveler
Tom Sawyer's RV Park
Great spot
We stopped for one night and it was a great stay. Super clean and easy concrete pull through spot. We had a nice view of the Mississippi River even though we were in the second row. Pet friendly!
NapunaniLegendVillage Creek State Park Campground
No Cell Service; No Public Phones: No WIFI Calls at Visitor Center
PROS
Senior discount
No fee assessed to make on-line reservations
Quiet
light view of lake from #57
Site 57 has no site next to it or behind it
Good distance between campsites
Dark sky friendly except for sites near toilet/shower facilities where there is an actual street light
Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in campground B
Both campground B toilet/shower facilities very clean with ample supply of TP, soap and paper towels
Wood picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate and metal lantern hook
Wide roadway in campground B
Small playground
Access to lake swimming area from campground B
Trash receptacles at toilet/shower facility
Lots of deer
Smaller Walmart in Wynne AR
Pops Grill in Wynne real good
CONS
County burn ban in place upon arrival but no signage anywhere alerting of ban. We saw the Arkansas burn ban website and inquired upon checkin if it was enforced and park clerk affirmed ban but we saw many campers had a wood fire burning all the time. So without any signage we understand the confusion and noncompliance. Park should at least place burn ban signage at campground entrance.
Site 57 unlevel side-to-side
No cell service.
No public phone in park.
Parks signage states WiFi at park visitor center could be used to make phone calls. We found this not true with our T-MOBILE service as we purposely went to the visitor center to make a WIFI call. There is WIFI at visitors center but only one bar and too weak to transmit a call. So if there is an emergency after visitor center is closed and you need to make a call, good luck, as there is no public phone nor any camp hosts. We drove approximately 8 miles towards Wynne to get sufficient cell signal to make calls and connect with internet.
Only free WiFi is at park visitor center. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device. Viasat delivered a good signal within 200 ft of toilet/shower facility so it was useless in our campsite#57. Don’t waste your money! Sewer connection at rear of site pad so bring the looooong stinky slinky!
Pets not kept on leash
No security gate closure overnight
- NN I.Legend
Craighead Forest Park
Cool Oasis
Craighead Forest Park was conceived in 1937 when the Young Mens' Civic Club began work on the lake. It is now a city owned park that is located in the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge. The park encompasses 692 acres and should be the pride and joy of Jonesboro. A residential area has grown around the park which will ensure the peacefulness of the area. Basketball, bike and running trails, bird watching, camping, disc golf, fishing, horseshoes, playgrounds, softball, volleyball. There is a great splash pad for the kids. This place has it all rolled into one great package. The grass and wooded areas are well maintained to make for a wonderful stay.
- 5 tent sites
- A primitive camping area
- Electrical outlets
- Fire rings
- Picnic Tables,
- Water
- Tolilet and shower facilities
- Laundry facilities
- 41 sites with water and electric
- Dump station
- Reduced rates for seniors
- Free firewood
- Pets They have a dog jumping pier
This is a small, compact campground on a one lane road with a nice turn around at the bottom at the lake. Some sites are called water sites but I consider them sites with a view of the water. Most sites are level, some not, so when you reserve ask for one of the sites that has the new concrete pads. The campground is located away from the ball areas so it is very quiet and not being on a thru street the only traffic is to be the campground traffic. Sites are wooded and there was a nice breeze coming off the lake. My first thought when I booked was MOSQUITOES you can't be from that area with out thinking of them. For the two days we were there not a mosquito and almost no flies. This is a wonderful surprise for anyone coming through Jonesboro. We will be back. Being in the south we all know how hot and humid it can be and a trip to the bathroom/shower facility is often not the most pleasant. Loved the shower/bathroom facilities. Air Conditioned, it was amazing with the temps reaching 100 and more while we were there.. This campground had set the bar high and I am sure they will always attain excellence.
The park has approximately 15 miles of mountain bike trails intertwined in the forest, there is a 2.4 mile chat trail that winds around the lake and a 2.9 miles if nicely paved road that circles the park. There is an area for ATV riders and many trails can accommodate horses. Check out the three trails that lead to the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.
The Forest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center gives the visitor a chance to see the story of a very special ridge that runs along the top of the Mississippi Delta. They have a 17,033 square foot facility that features an education, exhibit and meeting facility that is on 160 acre prairie. There is a 2.5 acre pond and about 100 acres of woodlands. the Nature Center is the perfect accessory to your stay at the Craighead Forest Park.
Jonesboro offers plenty of entertainment not nature related. Arkansas State University, a great college town, all types of restaurants, chain and local, movie theatre, grocery stores, shopping mall. There is the Arkansas State University Museum that features a 21,000 square feet of historic, archaeological and natural history exhibits. It mainly focuses on the history and cultural heritage of Northeast Arkansas and the Mississippi River Delta.
Jonesboro might not be quite the draw of many other areas but I think you might be surprised.
Jonesboro is the fifth largest city in Arkansas weighing in at over 67,000 people
Guide to Marion
The Mississippi River floodplain shapes much of the terrain around Marion, Arkansas, where elevation rarely exceeds 250 feet above sea level. This low-lying geography means summer camping comes with high humidity levels while winter temperatures typically range from 30-50°F. The surrounding area features both wooded sections and open farmland, with several campgrounds positioned to maximize river access.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 2 lakes within 5 miles at Village Creek State Park Campground, which maintains stocked fishing areas that have "produced state record fish," according to Jonathan C. The park also offers boat rentals for anglers without their own equipment. "There is a small swimming area for campers only, but this lake is not great for swimming as it is pretty muddy," notes Laura G.
Cultural exploration: Chucalissa Museum at T.O. Fuller State Park provides archaeological exhibits of artifacts found on the property. Free tickets are available at check-in. As Shana D. mentions, "Chucalissa Museum is worth checking out if you are here." David P. adds that the park is "10 minutes to Graceland, 20 minutes to Beale Street, 30 minutes to The Lorraine Motel."
Trail hiking: 30+ miles of trails around the camping areas, with both equestrian and standard hiking paths. Village Creek offers "a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears," writes Laura G. The Big Ben Nature Trail provides "a great opportunity to identify unusual plant species and is a short, easy hike."
What campers like
Riverside camping views at Tom Sawyer's RV Park provide direct Mississippi River access. "We ate dinner in the shade due to the smart layout of the sites, and as the breeze picked up we could enjoy the scenery in earnest for the first time. Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace," explains Greg S. Sue S. confirms this appeal: "Fun watching the traffic on the river."
Clean, well-maintained facilities across multiple locations. At Memphis KOA, Kari K. reports, "showers bathrooms are some of the best I've seen since Michigan." Similarly, at T.O. Fuller State Park, David P. notes, "Bathrooms were very clean. Camphost was very nice and knew the area well."
Wildlife viewing opportunities are available at several locations. The cul-de-sac setting of SK campground allows for excellent wildlife spotting as "deer come out in the evening. Can see the stars at night," according to Shay A. Ron R. confirms, "deer frequent the property."
What you should know
Interstate noise affects some sites at multiple campgrounds. EZ Daze provides "level, nice concrete pads" and is "very clean and exceptionally well maintained," says deb K., but its proximity to I-55 creates ambient noise. Similarly, Chris &. warns about T.O. Fuller: "There is a sewage treatment plant upwind and the odor is pretty acute depending on how the wind is blowing."
Seasonal bug activity increases in warm months at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Andrew S. cautions, "Unless you are in love with mosquitos you may want to stay away from here in the summer." Crystal C. suggests, "Bring citronella candles for your table when camping and try to put a dryer sheet in your pocket to ward off mosquitoes."
Some park roads require careful navigation for larger rigs. Greg S. describes Tom Sawyer's approach: "Holy heck the drive getting to this place is crazy—left off the interstate, through a shady part of Memphis, past all kinds of industry, across tracks and over a dike, down a curvy bumpy gravel road." At EZ Daze, Mark O. notes, "Asphalt in front of office in extremely bad condition so be careful as you drive through."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: multiple age-appropriate options exist for children in the area. The Memphis KOA has recently updated play equipment while Graceland RV Park & Campground maintains a dedicated playground area. Jeremy H. shares, "For us we enjoyed the pavilion, pool, basketball hoop, playground, showers, and other amenities."
Swimming facilities: seasonal availability varies by location. Village Creek State Park offers swimming during warm months, though Holly C. mentions, "Lots of construction in progress" that occasionally affects access. Ryan S. points out at T.O. Fuller, "A lot of people do love to come here to enjoy the pool during the summer though!"
Educational opportunities: ranger-led programs at several parks provide learning experiences. Crystal C. experienced this at Meeman-Shelby: "I was about half way down the loop and a short distance from the restroom and showers which were in decent shape but nothing super special. The water pressure here was good for showering."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: level vs. privacy varies widely between parks. At Meeman-Shelby, Sara S. advises, "We were fortunate to get a very shaded site that was very private. It is a nice park to bike around as the scenery is spectacular!" Meanwhile, Christine U. notes about Tom Sawyer's: "Lots of full hookups some on concrete, some are gravel, all level. Clean restroom, free laundry and free WiFi."
Utility management: electricity quality varies across campgrounds. Andrew at EZ Daze encountered voltage issues: "I checked my Powerdog app and it showed 142.5 volts on line 2." Most parks provide standard 30/50 amp service, but hookup quality differs, with newer parks generally offering more reliable connections.
Security considerations: staffed entrances at locations like Graceland RV Park provide added safety. Erika P. notes, "I felt completely safe at the camp ground. They have a 24-hour security guard at the entrance and you must sign-in to enter the property." This contrasts with more remote locations that offer privacy but less formal security.
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