Best Campgrounds near Turrell, AR
The northeastern Arkansas region surrounding Turrell provides access to several established campgrounds within an hour's drive, including Village Creek State Park and Mississippi River State Park. Village Creek, located in Wynne about 30 miles west of Turrell, features nearly 100 spacious sites spread across multiple camping loops, with options for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Mississippi River State Park offers a smaller, more intimate camping experience with only 17 RV sites surrounded on three sides by Bear Creek Lake. Between Memphis and Turrell, campers will find several commercial options like Tom Sawyer's RV Park in West Memphis and Memphis KOA in Marion, both providing convenient access to Interstate 55.
Camping availability remains consistent year-round at most area campgrounds, though summer humidity and mosquitoes can be challenging, particularly in locations near the Mississippi River. As one camper noted about Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, "mosquitoes are terrible in the summer around dusk. Some bug spray, citronella, and a campfire seemed to ward them off." Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with several state parks having limited or no coverage. Village Creek State Park visitors report driving "approximately 8 miles towards Wynne to get sufficient cell signal to make calls and connect with internet." Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays, with state parks typically booking up several months ahead.
State park campgrounds in the region receive consistently high ratings for their well-maintained facilities and natural settings. Mississippi River State Park earns particular praise for its spacious, level sites and clean facilities. According to one visitor, "This Arkansas state park is top notch. It offers a very quiet, immaculate campground with only 17 sites for RV hook ups." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer commonly spotted at Village Creek State Park. Campers seeking urban proximity appreciate T.O. Fuller State Park and Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park near Memphis, though some note road noise at commercial campgrounds near the interstate. Water recreation is available at most state parks, with fishing, boating, and seasonal swimming areas complementing the camping experience.
