Camping cabins near Southaven, Mississippi range from basic accommodations to more luxurious options within a 50-mile radius. Most cabin sites in this region sit on relatively flat terrain at 300-400 feet above sea level, with the Mississippi Delta creating mild winters and hot, humid summers. Fall camping from September through November offers the most comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 60-80°F during the day.
What to do
Disc golf at Wall Doxey State Park: The park features a course winding through pine forests. "The highlight for us is the disc golf course that winds through the pine forest," notes Brandon R., though he warns about ticks during warmer months.
Fishing at Village Creek: The park maintains two small lakes popular with anglers. "Two small lakes are popular with anglers. A couple of boat ramps are available for fishing boat launch," shares Laura G., who also mentioned that some sections of trails may be washed out after heavy rains.
Mississippi River barges: Tom Sawyer's RV Park offers unique river watching. "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream," describes Greg S., who found the evening river views compensated for less-than-pristine grounds.
Trail of Tears hiking: Village Creek State Park Campground preserves historical trails. "There is a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both a lovely hike and a history lesson," explains Laura G., who appreciated the unique geology of Crowley's Ridge.
What campers like
Free laundry services: Multiple locations offer complimentary laundry facilities. "Free laundry facilities were very clean and nice with several machines," reports Kristy J. at Tom Sawyer's RV Park, a significant perk for long-term campers.
Family activities: Sun Retreats Horn Lake (formerly Jellystone Park) focuses on children's entertainment. "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," shares Jessica P., who found the $100 nightly rate worthwhile for the amenities.
Pink Cadillac rides: Graceland RV Park & Campground offers unique transportation to nearby restaurants. "The highlight of our stay here, however, was the opportunity to take a free pink Cadillac limo ride to Marlowe's for superb BBQ. Our children loved this opportunity," shares Jeremy H., who appreciated this unusual perk.
Casino access: Hollywood Casino RV Park provides shuttle service to gaming. "Shuttle will take you to and from the Casino," notes Peggy B., adding that guests can call after parking to let staff know which site they've selected.
What you should know
Traffic noise considerations: Several campgrounds sit near highways. "It's a city RV park, what do we really expect? It's not camping for sure... Noise, sure, but nothing a fan or AC could drown out. Airplanes every few hours, traffic from a nearby highway," reports Jessica P. about Sun Retreats Horn Lake.
Seasonal flooding: Water levels affect accessibility. "This campground is right on the Mississippi River, only problem is if the river is over its banks, then the campground is closed. We had to keep checking to see if the river was down," warns Christine U. about Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
Shade variations: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park provides heavily wooded sites. "You really can't go wrong with Meeman-Shelby. It is so damn close to Memphis that while you won't feel like you are near an urban center, you benefit from its proximity," notes Daniel L., who appreciated the secluded feeling despite sites being close together.
Security measures: Several properties maintain 24-hour monitoring. "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," explains Erika P. about Graceland RV Park, contrasting this with theft issues in downtown Memphis.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Choose sites with updated play areas. "This appears to be more of a long term rental campground, but it is a great place to stay if you are traveling there for the weekend for local events, baseball tournaments at Snowden Grove or a Memphis vacation," says Shana D. about Sun Retreats Horn Lake.
Kid-friendly perks: Seek out parks with specialized amenities. "They have pedal bikes you can rent (must have closed toed shoes), tetherball, a pavilion, a pond where you can feed the fish... I couldn't get over how clean this place was," shares Amy L., who found the $70 nightly fee reasonable after seeing the amenities.
Halloween celebrations: Wall Doxey State Park Campground hosts special seasonal events. "My wife and I have only camped here once. It won't be the last time, but we were invited to the halloween get to gether at the park. And we had no idea it was such a big deal... Every camp site had wonderful decorations and the kids had such a blast," describes Fred S.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Request specific accommodations when needed. "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," notes Angela C. about her experience at Sun Retreats Horn Lake.
Food delivery options: Some parks offer meal services directly to campsites. "Located just off the freeway the front sites are a bit noisy. One plus was that it was raining so hard the freeway was stopped so we just went to our site but they offer meals delivered to your site! Great meal!" shares Brent C. about KOA Campground Memphis Marion.
Campsite terrain: Check for level sites before committing. "Most of them are not leveled. Water and electric hookups," warns Orita I. about Wall Doxey State Park, noting that senior pricing at $16 made it a good value despite imperfections.
