Dawn S.
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GuideGraceland RV Park & Campground
Very easy to work with. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Walking distance to Graceland and a short ride to everything downtown. It's a beautiful campground. We would stay again.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Sardis, MS
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Clear Creek on Sardis Lake offers water and electrical hookups with dedicated tent and RV sites where pets are welcome. Beach Point campsites accommodate pets with picnic tables and trash receptacles, though no hookups are available for RVs. Wallace Creek provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service and allows pets throughout the campground. Most Sardis Lake campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies but require pets to remain leashed in common areas. Pats Bluff provides level concrete pads with water and electrical hookups where pets can accompany campers, with some sites recently upgraded to include sewer connections. The bathrooms at Beach Point may not always be well-maintained, with some visitors noting they were completely closed during their stay.
Hiking trails around Sardis Lake provide exercise opportunities for dogs, though visitors should be prepared for seasonal insects, particularly flies that can be bothersome to pets. Some campsites at Beach Point offer direct lake access where dogs can swim, with tent-only areas providing more seclusion from RV traffic. Sleepy Bend campground allows pets but campers report the area can flood extensively during rainy periods. Most campgrounds around Sardis Lake charge modest fees ranging from $8-20 per night with no additional pet fees noted. Wildlife and weather considerations should be factored when camping with pets, as summer temperatures can be quite high. Primitive camping areas like Hays Crossing accommodate pets but offer minimal amenities beyond picnic tables and basic toilet facilities.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Sardis (55)
1. Oak Grove (MS) — Sardis Lake
"Mississippi does a great job of maintaining their COE campgrounds. Nice, spacious spots underneath large Pine trees. Water views and access to the Lower Lake."
"This is a great little COE campground on Sardis lower lake. It is clean and well maintained. Bathrooms/showers are clean and work well."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / night
2. Pats Bluff
"Got to see a cool tree frog outside the restroom. The showers were not the best, but private."
"It appears they are working on the shoreline, however, they blocked access to the station when they stored the rock."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $24 - $100 / night
3. Wallace Creek
"Stock up on supplies because there is not much around. Sites are really nice and spacious with paved driveways and patios. "
"Enid Lake has an earthen dam and was built for flood control. We enjoyed the nearby North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitors Center."
23 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
4. Beach Point - Sardis Lake
"We reserved campsites 13 and 14, at the far end, behind the restrooms. You have to park in the parking lot and carry your stuff to the site."
"Cars stay in the parking lot, and you walk up to your site. Pretty basic. Running water, flushable toilets, no showers. Quiet area. Early march, it was raining and I was the only one there"
Check Availabilityfrom $8 / night
5. Hernando Point
"The COE has been working on upgrading different sections of the campground at this location! It's nice to see places put money back into their campgrounds!"
"Some are in a good spot on the camp side of the trailer, but a few are on the complete wrong side of the camper. Recently updated to full hookup sites for all sites."
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 / night
6. Clear Creek - Sardis Lake
"Well maintained sites, BEAUTIFUL view of Sardis Lake just across the tree line"
"It is on the way out of the campground near the primitive campsites.
The primitive sites are amazing. Most overlook a small valley/bottom that allow for spectacular views and hiking."Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $100 / night
7. Sleepy Bend
8. Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)
"All sites are generously sized with plenty of room and flat spots to put a tent, plus more than half of the sites have a view of the lake."
"Also the north mississippi fish hatchery is here but closed for the holidays."
32 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
9. Rebel RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $35 / night
10. Hays Crossing
Drive Time
- 46 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 36 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 48 min from Jackson, TN
- 2 hrs 44 min from Florence, AL
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371 Reviews of 55 Sardis Campgrounds
Jeremy B.
TravelerPats Bluff
We stayed here for two nights at site #1. Overall a quiet and peaceful experience. Got serenaded by the crows and bluejays. Saw a couple armadillos…well, we heard them first. They sound like a herd of bison running through the leaves! Got to see a cool tree frog outside the restroom. The showers were not the best, but private. The only access to the lake is by the boat ramp which doesn’t allow you anywhere to walk down to the lake from this side if you just want to take a stroll. The price is now $24 a night. There was a burn ban, so no fire for us.
Tim R.
ScoutWallace Creek
Great Location
This was our first RV trip and it was everything we hoped for. The site was spacious and mostly level. Met a great guy who helped me level our trailer and gave me a few pointers too! Thank you Jason!😀. The deer we saw across the street were icing on the cake!
Liesel G.GuideJohn W. Kyle State Park Campground
Quite Scenery beside the lake
We stayed at camp spot 216 with our 36 ft class A RV. It had full hook up and our stay for 1 night was scenic and quiet. There is only ONE functioning bathroom in this lowered end camp ground at the time of our stay and is only has cold water showers. The facility was clean though. The camp hosts at the gate house were, helpful, polite and friendly. We paid $38 for the night at this Premium location with waterfront. No swimming allowed in the lake, but you can fish. Would stay here again for a pit stop, but since we cant bathe in the bathhouse I wouldn't recommend a long stay unless you had your own camper with shower ans toilet facility to use.
- PPaul S.Guide
Graceland RV Park & Campground
A Great Place to Stay for the Full Memphis Experience
We really enjoyed our stay at Graceland RV Park and Campground. If you’re coming to Memphis to visit Graceland, it’s hard to beat the location. Being so close made everything easy and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the whole experience without rushing.
The Graceland Mansion tour was fantastic. Even if you’ve seen it countless times on TV, actually walking through Elvis’s home and seeing the rooms for yourself is something completely different. There’s so much history there, and it really gives you a sense of the man behind the legend.
We were equally impressed with the museums and exhibits. There is far more to see than we expected, from Elvis’s cars and stage outfits to memorabilia and displays covering his incredible career. Give yourself a good 3–4 hours at a minimum to see everything properly. You could easily spend longer if you’re a big Elvis fan.
While we were in Memphis, we also made the trip downtown to Beale Street, and we’re glad we did. It’s exactly the kind of place you picture when you think of Memphis — live music coming from the bars, plenty of restaurants, lots of places to grab a drink and a great atmosphere as you walk along the street. It made for a brilliant evening after spending the day at Graceland.
For us, staying at Graceland RV Park, touring the mansion and museums, and then experiencing the music, bars and restaurants of Beale Street made for a memorable Memphis visit.
We’d happily stay here again. If you’re traveling by RV and Graceland is on your bucket list, this is a great place to make your base.
- AAutumn D.Traveler
Purdie creek campground
Really good
Have big spaces. Good pricing. Easy to get ahold of Shane or Rhonda. Not far from town.
Erin L.GuideHollywood Casino RV Park - Tunica
Only RV Park around Tunica Resorts
Booked a complete reservation(paid in full) online 2 weeks in advance and called a few days prior to inquire on check-in procedures and ask about early check in since we were coming from a few hours away. Was told that the RV Park has"any time" check in and when you check in proceed to the hotel registration desk to receive your site number. Upon arrival-- DO NOT FOLLOW THE SIGNS THAT DIRECT YOU TO THE RV PARK! Instead proceed down the far, far left arrow(not under the archway) around the back and that will take you to the hotel entrance where you can park easily to go inside and check in I reserved a pull through. We did not get a pull through. Every pull through was occupied but one and the water did not work on that site. We were given a back in site. I asked at check in if it was the same price since I booked a pull through and was told it was the same price. I also asked if we would fit and was informed that every site is the same length. They are not! We were given site#43. We did not even attempt it, we would not have fit. Our camper is 35 ft. And truck is 25 ft. I called the number and was transferred to the supervisor and explained the situation. By chance we were driving around and saw site#10 and inquired while she was on the phone with me. We fit in site#10. 1st and foremost, I am in no way bashing work camps. They serve a purpose and hubby has utilized them over the years with his previous employment. However, this is a work camp with a few travelers. Totally misrepresented online. It is not your typical casino RV park. It is run down along with the casino and several of the casinos in the Tunica area have been closed or are being torn down. It was quiet-ish. Being a work camp, diesels fired up between 3am-6am. People returned to their campers between 5pm-8pm. The bathhouse resembled a barracks after quitting time. Quiet time was 10pm and it was quiet until it was time to go to work. Everyone around did keep to themselves. Our"neighbors" were friendly and courteous. The RV park served its purpose to decompress and look at our route over the Mississippi River. We camped at Hollywood Casino Hotel& RV Park in a Travel Trailer.
- Lee W.Scout
Dub Patton Campground
10 out of 10
Awesome Clean camp grounds with easy bathroom and water and electric hook ups definitely a 10 out of 10
- SSusan R.Guide
Wallace Creek
Awesome CG, spacious sites
This CG will be on our list of future places to stay when traveling through MS. As a matter of fact, I’ll plan to deviate north to camp here again- it is that good! Sites are very spacious, park is very well maintained, and we had a peaceful stay. We pulled in around 7 pm on a Sunday and had many sites to choose from. We looked at sites and chose one, then booked it online when we set up. Cell signal was fine, and our Starlink made an easy connection at site 19- plenty of open skies. The sites are paved and very long- and the picnic table, fire pit, grill, and table were in excellent condition.
Guide to Sardis
Sardis Lake offers multiple camping options across 98,000 acres of water surface in northern Mississippi. Water levels fluctuate seasonally with higher levels in spring and lower levels in late summer, affecting shoreline access and boat ramps. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing, requiring appropriate camping preparations.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: Wallace Creek campground provides access to Enid Lake, recognized as "one of America's Top 10 Fishing Spots." A visitor noted, "The lake is very popular for fishing and there is a boat launch/fish cleaning station."
Hiking trails: Persimmon Hill Campground features a lit nature trail for evening exploration. As one camper mentioned, "Behind the playground is a nice nature trail that is lit at night for an evening stroll."
Wildlife viewing: Persimmon Hill Campground offers exceptional wildlife spotting opportunities. A reviewer remarked, "Lots of wildlife to observe. I've never seen more deer, especially close up, in my life!"
Educational visits: The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery near Enid Dam provides learning experiences. A visitor recommended, "The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery is a fun place to visit and tour for very small fee."
What Campers Like
Lake views: Wallace Creek provides exceptional vistas. A reviewer advised, "Site 28 which is a pull-thru on a paved pad and is waterfront with beautiful panoramic views of Enid Lake."
Site spacing: Persimmon Hill Campground offers well-designed layouts. A camper noted, "Level, clean and top rated bathroom facilities. The view is great from every camp spot."
Clean facilities: Hernando Point maintains high cleanliness standards. One visitor praised, "Very clean restrooms and shower areas. Site had grill, fire ring, and picnic table."
Winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open year-round. A December visitor reported, "Very nice campground. With family gatherings discouraged due to covid we decided to camp. Bathroom is directly in front with toilets and showers. Very clean and warm (low Christmas eve and Christmas 23)."
What You Should Know
Budget considerations: Corps of Engineers parks offer affordable rates. A camper reported at Hernando Point, "Very reasonably priced included water and electric."
Seasonal flooding: Some areas experience significant water issues. At Sleepy Bend, a visitor warned, "It's a pleasant spot not many people, but we were there on a day. It was rainy, and the whole place flooded... it's a decent place when it's dry but I would not want to be there when it rains."
Varying bathroom conditions: Facilities differ between campgrounds. A Pats Bluff visitor cautioned, "I am giving this one 3 stars because the bathroom was absolutely disgusting!! There appears to be a permanent resident in the campground that I assume is the camp host."
Road conditions: Access roads to some sites require caution. About Hays Crossing, a camper noted, "The roads in are horrible. There are people riding off road vehicles in the lake bottoms quite often."
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Clear Creek provides natural play spaces. A visitor mentioned the campground is "nestled in the woods and neighbors aren't too close."
Beach activities: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas. A Persimmon Hill visitor described, "Persimmon Hill Recreation Area is a well maintained picnic/day use area with a sandy beach. Life jackets are provided at the beach if needed."
Safety considerations: Some sites offer enhanced security features. A camper appreciated, "This campground is huge! They offer full hookups and lots of sites with water views! There are several different 'loops' within the campground."
Pet-friendly camping near Sardis, Mississippi: Beach Point welcomes dogs but requires preparation. A visitor advised, "The flies!! They were so so bad! And bighty!! My poor dogs were covered in flies, as were we."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Careful consideration of site numbers is important. About Wallace Creek, a visitor warned, "Site 55 should not exist. It was wedged in between two others."
Hookup options: Pats Bluff offers enhanced services. A camper noted, "Recently added sewer to upper sites to go along with current 50amp and water hookups."
Dump station access: Infrastructure maintenance affects services. A visitor to Pats Bluff observed, "The only real drawback is the fact that they have pretty much made the dump station unusable by dumping tons of rock there."
Level sites: Despite appearances, some parks provide surprisingly even surfaces. At Rebel RV Park, a camper found, "Sites do not look to be level but are surprisingly, really-really level."
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