Top Tent Camping near Parkin, AR
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Best Tent Sites Near Parkin, AR (3)
1. Maple Flat Group Campground
3 Reviews•5 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
2. Kellys Crossing Campground
2 Reviews•30 Photos•13 SavesThis recreation area is part of Arkabutla Lake Class D camping – Kelly’s Crossing & Pleasant Hill Campgrounds: Free 14 days only – no extensions, year round
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
Recent Tent Reviews In Parkin
342 Reviews of 3 Parkin Campgrounds
Christopher N.
Scout
SK campground
Nice and Quiet
This nice little gem was a great find for the wife and I. Pulling in was tight, but anyone worth their salt driving can get in with no problems. Even though we did not get to meet the host, she was available over the phone and never ignored our calls or texts. There is only one camp site, which means you will, more then likely, have the whole place to yourself. If you do not have a camper, the host does provide and tiny home Air B&B as well. And finally, it was just quiet and peaceful. We slept with windows open in our camper with minimal noise. Highly recommend this out of the way spot
Bill H.Scout
Graceland RV Park & Campground
Once a Nice Property-Not Any More
In the past year the property management and service has seriously declined. As a result of neglect the initial sites to which the management directed me were not functioning properly. I tried three sites and each either had not electricity or no water. The gravel to and from each site had grown over and the office was non-responsive to my efforts for help. As a result of the poor state of repair, I hit an impediment with my RV sewage connection. The result was at least$500 of damage. Until more attention is paid to the upkeep of this potential good property, I would recommend that you not use this location.
- JJessica P.
Guide
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Memphis
Traveling with kids
It’s a city RV park, what do we really expect? It’s not camping for sure. Traveling from California with kids who have been at the mercy of cross-country RV parks- this was a reprieve for them, pool, bikes, playgrounds. We’ve paid $100 a night for less. Clean, cute, easy access, not sketchy. Noise, sure, but nothing a fan or AC could drown out. Airplanes every few hours, traffic from a nearby highway. Site 44 happens to be the only one without a tree for shade though, so unless you like hot sun- book another one.
- ppaulGuide
Hernando Point
Lake?
The lake is currently drained because they are working on the dam. Made reservations online. Pretty much all the sites I thought would be easy to get into were reserved, so I chose this one. Website said it was good for 53' unit and 2 vehicles. We have a 36' 5th wheel and it was a little difficult to get in. Someone previously knocked down the site number post. I also had a problem with the post for site 31 being in the way. I finally just backed in by driving on the grass. It only fits the 2 vehicles if each one has 2 tires in the grass. It turns out that all of those reserved sites online were empty. There is hardly anyone here. It would have been nice to have one of those angled for better entry. Other than the empty lake and difficult backing in it is a nice park. Standard COE fare.
- HHope H.
Traveler
Storm Creek Lake Campground
Mixed Feelings
I have stayed at this campground twice. The first time (2022) was a rainy day and I didn't feel like setting up a tent in my reserved space, so I upgraded to one of the very nice, and at the time quite new cabins for about $75 total. I loved the winding drive down to Helena-West Helena. It was beautiful, the rain was not too bad. The cabin was wonderful. I had such a happy experience that time, I returned to car camp last year (2023) on my way west. I did not bother setting up a tent, but rented an RV space. It was fine. . . lots of mosquitos in the evening (mid-September) and a construction crew was renting out an RV spot across from me. There were no other campers, but I felt safe. The bathrooms (unisex) were not nearly as clean as the first visit, but were ok. The guys across the way were quiet and respectful. The whole thing was ok. . . but I did have the thought expressed in another comment that there is just too much concrete and asphalt in this place. Maybe they are concerned about keeping the jungle at bay, so they paved it . . . but consequently it feels like a parking lot with a beautiful periphery. Is also was pretty expensive for what I needed ($42), since I sleep on a cot in my SUV and don't need electricity, water, dumping, etc. But that is my fault for not asking for a tent site.
I decided to head there at the last minute, and called the office right before closing to rent via telephone (should have asked for a tent site, cheaper). I did not have to make the 14 mile drive to Marianna to check in.
The crew staying in the RV across the way, left vert early in the morning. It was cool and shady in my spot, so I moved my vehicle to sunny spot (tent area!) and had a nice leisurely breakfast before heading out. It was mid-week, and nobody else was there. A ranger (?) drove through pretty early (before I moved my car) and said hi. She knew i had rented a spot. Very friendly, just as the folks in Marianna had been when I went there in 2022.
All in all it is a good spot. Quiet and safe.
Brian G.Guide
Village Creek State Park
4th of July Trip
Really enjoyed this trip on 4th of July weekend!! Stayed at site 43 which is close to the swim beach and the bathrooms are very close. They have a really nice visitor center too. Just make sure to have bug spray. Mosquitoes get bad at night and ticks were pretty active. Overall, it’s a great State Park!!!!
Richard B.Scout
Fort Pillow State Historic Park
Quiet place to relax.
Wife and I camp here 2 or 3 times a year. We have a popup camper, so we have camped on tent and rv sites. Rangers are top-notch and friendly. Bath houses are clean. They have installed a small playground for smaller children. We camp during the week between holidays, so not many campers there. Very quiet and relaxing. Around October, stink bugs are a big nuisance. The sites are kinda close together. But this is a very nice campground.
- WWilliam R.Traveler
Fort Pillow State Historic Park
A relaxing weekend
Over all it was great. Very quite. There is pretty much no cell service heading up or at the camp. They do offer WiFi. My biggest concern would me that camp site 26 is a little to close for my liking. But if you have like two families that want go together then 26&27 would be a great choice.
- KKyle R.Scout
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Enjoyable
Lots of woods
- TTravis J.Traveler
T.O. Fuller State Park
An RV Park in the Gehtto
I booked online ahead of time as I was traveling across country and needed a place to sleep. It is right next to downtown and a railroad yard. Driving on the roads to the site there were piles of trash and debris that had been dumped as well as abandoned broken down cars. The utility poles had blue flashing police lights with cameras. A very scary part of town. As I drive into the campground, I see the Ranger walking around in full Tactical Gear, carrying a Pistol! I find my site and get out of my car and there is no room for a tent, this is just an RV park. (Site 35) In addition, I was hit by rancid odor of raw sewage(from the Mississippi river?) The Ranger came up to me and ask to see my ID, then told me to have a nice stay, and I told him No Way am I staying here! And he said“I understand.” I got back in my car and just continued to drive. I was still charged for the nights stay.
Billie J.Scout
Delta Ridge RV Park
great
Delta Ridge RV Park emerges as a geometry dash sanctuary for travelers seeking solace and rejuvenation.
BashfulTravelerSK campground
Summer nitez
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
- BashfulTraveler
T.O. Fuller State Park
Quite stay
Nice quiet n peaceful...my husband and I really enjoyed our stay
Kathy L.
RangerGraceland RV Park & Campground
Served its purpose
Ok campground that served its purpose. No frills, parking-lot style campground. Neighborhood around the park and Graceland is pretty run down. Worked well for visiting Graceland, which was very interesting and worthwhile. We also visited the Rock & Soul museum and the Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel where Dr King was assassinated. Both were very informative. Beale street was packed with tourists.
- ttiffany P.Scout
Tom Sawyer's RV Park
Not for tents
We had originally planned to stop here for a night based on good reviews. But once arriving & doing a quick drive thru changed our minds. Tent camping area is just small grassy area behind laundry house. Had to drive all the way thru to even see the river. We did see a tugboat on our drive thru though. Just seems too run down & not cared for. Now rv spots by the water looked nice- but not a good place for tents.
- LuAnn R.Traveler
EZ Daze RV Park
Wonderful place to stay!
Such a gem of a campground - 15 minutes off I-40 East but felt like a safe option a little ways out of the busy downtown Memphis area. From the moment I pulled in I could tell I had made a great choice - super clean showers, bathroom and laundry. The grounds are impeccable and sites and roads are all paved. Site 21 is nice and private at end of a row and is pull thru
ron R.RangerSK campground
Peacefull out of the way bare bones. full hookups.
Camping here was very quiet at night. deer frequent the property. There is a pump stattion but the noise is just an electrical hum. At the time I was camping only had one spot for an RV and tiny home for rent. They were building a second tiny home. I have a 29 ft travel trailer, Manuvering to and withtin the property was tight but doable. There are full hook ups but you need to take your trash. Very peacfull stay. Thank you.
Taylor C.GuideMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Loved it here!
Just so beautiful. Trails were well marked but not for faint of heart. Campsites were pretty close together and bathrooms not too great. Little black bugs swarmed on warm nights right a dusk for an hour. There’s an airport nearby and planes were constantly flying over one of the nights. We were the only tent there. Tent pads aren’t clearly marked but plenty of level ground to set up. Lake was gorgeous too, I was literally the only one out there.
Angela C.RangerYogi Bear's Jellystone Park Memphis
Clean and well maintained with lots of activities
This is a huge campground and the price for a spot was at least double what we would pay elsewhere (nearly $100). We weren’t able to get a campground at Tom Sawyer and the reviews were all over the place for the rest of the Memphis campgrounds that we decided to go ahead and splurge on this one.
This was our first Jellystone and I was shocked at how many campers the campground accommodated - there are RVs everywhere. Most of the amenities and services are located at the front of the campground and includes a store and propane, playground, dog run, pool, showers and laundry, gold mining station, and sports courts (basketball, Gaga ball, and basketball). Further back in the campground, was another playground and dog run and a really cute little lake.
We were staying off-season so there was no activities and they actually deflated the jumping pad, but my kids still had fun and I could see this campground either being a blast in the summer or being a nightmare because of too many people. While we were there, I saw almost no children and several of the camper sites looked like the guests were staying long-term. For a campground that is marketed towards families, the demographics were a bit strange.
That said, it was super clean, well-organized, the landscaping and sites were maintained, everyone was friendly. We got two loads of wash done and my husband said the showers looked good. There were some restaurants and a Walgreen that looked like they delivered to the campground. WiFi worked and they had cable tv.
We reserved a basic site, but for more money you could get a site with Adirondack patio furniture and there were plenty of cabins as well. We reserved same day online and they have a system for late check-ins.
I’m definitely giving Jellystone another go - but next time during the summer. I’m not sure whether this campground is a good base for exploring Memphis - I think if you had a car it would probably be fine as it’s only 20 minutes or so.
- MMary R.Scout
Delta Ridge RV Park
Great place for spur of the moment stop
We had reservations for another place further down the road but decided to leave a day early and see if we could find something on the road. This place fit the bill! It’s convenient to the highway and while we have our food, there are places to eat close by. The owner was polite and met us at the gate and showed us to our site. There are few big trees and it’s more suitable for RV camping than tent camping but this was exactly what we needed this trip. Thanks so much!
@HomegrownRV 😎.Ranger
Memphis KOA
No heads up about having no power
They knew they had no power and didn’t give us a heads up before showing up. We paid for FHU which means full hook up. No refund and no options to help us. They just told us to deal with it.
Larry R.ScoutT.O. Fuller State Park
Small camp with great shower
Camp is surrounded by industrial area. Play road entrance closed making for a high stress night entry from Memphis. Use W UseMitchell St entrance. If seeing Graceland is on ur list, better to call at Graceland.
- Shay A.Scout
SK campground
Quiet, clean 👌 in a cul-de-sac
It has a pond in the rear with fishing allowed. 🦌 🦌 deer come out in the evening. Can see the stars 🌟 at 🌙 night.
Greg R.GuideVillage Creek State Park
Beautiful Park - Friendly Staff
I called ahead and arrived after hours. It was as easy as it gets. They said to just pick an open site and register in the am. I had a lake front site, with a nice fire pit and picnic table and grill setup.
The next morning I registered / paid $44.00 for the night. Super friendly staff. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
- JJoe B.Scout
Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Park
Work camp, No pool
They don’t tell you this is predominantly a work camp. The website shows a nice pool, only reason we went there. It does not have a pool.
- MMick L.Scout
Tom Sawyer's RV Park
Great campground.
If you like tugboats you'll love this place.
Jennifer N.GuideTom Sawyer's RV Park
Beautiful views! ☀️
Tom Sawyer RV park was really cute and the staff was very helpful and communicative regarding check in. The campground is set on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River. We arrived in time to see the sunset and woke up in time to see the sunrise over the river, both were spectacular. We stayed on site 67 right on the river, it had both water and electric hookups, neither of which we ended up using. There is a ton of space for a dog to run around, but unfortunately lots of people don’t pick up after their pooch, so that put a little damper on play time. The main reason for only 3 stars was the bathrooms, they were pretty run down and I would definitely not want to take a shower in them. Great place for one night passing though. If for the views alone.
Guide to Parkin
Camping near Parkin, Arkansas, offers a blend of outdoor fun and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.
What to do
- Fishing and Boating: If you enjoy fishing, Hernando Point is a great choice. A visitor shared, “We had a site right on the lake, with plenty of shade and full hookups. Beautiful scenery and quiet.”
- Hiking Trails: Many campgrounds have trails for hiking. At Village Creek State Park Campground, one camper noted, “There are tons of trails, nice and flexible staff, and very affordable.”
- Wildlife Watching: Campers at Crowley's Ridge State Park Campground have spotted various wildlife. One camper mentioned, “The park is great for hiking and has a lovely lake.”
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Tom Sawyer's RV Park said, “The bathrooms were pretty run down, but the RV spots by the water looked nice.”
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park mentioned, “The sites are quite short and were not mowed when we arrived, but the shade was appreciated.”
- Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at T.O. Fuller State Park Campground said, “The ranger at the office was very friendly and recommended places to go.”
What you should know
- Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Graceland RV Park & Campground pointed out, “The neighborhood around the park is pretty run down.”
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, one camper noted, “The campground is not well-kept, but it might be a nice respite for locals.”
- Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Fort Pillow Historic State Park Campground offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “The roads coming in are one lane, hilly & overgrown.”
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Village Creek State Park Campground, a reviewer said, “They have a really nice visitor center too.”
- Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Crowley's Ridge State Park Campground noted, “There were a significant amount of mosquitoes.”
- Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Hernando Point suggested, “If you have kids, you may want to bring bikes, games, and other things to do.”
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Tom Sawyer's RV Park mentioned, “The RV spots by the water looked nice, but not a good place for tents.”
- Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Graceland RV Park & Campground said, “WiFi was great as was cell phone reception.”
- Be Prepared for Road Noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, consider this before booking. A camper at T.O. Fuller State Park Campground mentioned the nearby highway noise.
Camping around Parkin, Arkansas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.
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