Camping options near Southaven, Mississippi include RV parks with proximity to Memphis attractions within a 50-minute drive. The area sits in the Mississippi Delta region at approximately 305 feet elevation with a humid subtropical climate. Summer temperatures typically reach the 90s with high humidity while winter lows can drop to the 30s, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
What to do
Watch river traffic: At Tom Sawyer's RV Park in West Memphis, campers can observe Mississippi River activity. "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream. The distant banks of the Tennessee side showed their sandy promontory," notes Greg S.
Visit farmers markets: The Agricenter RV Park offers easy access to local produce vendors. "The RV park has a farmers market that has a pretty good selection of local fruits, veggies and your normal farmer market fare," reports Melisa J. The market is within walking distance of camping sites.
Enjoy seafood dining: Within walking distance of Delta Ridge RV Park, guests can access local restaurants. "The Cafe next door is great. We walked over and had the all you can eat seafood buffet. There is a fully stocked grocery store next to the park as well," shares Stacey T.
What campers like
Riverfront views: Sites along the Mississippi River provide unique waterfront camping. "Beautiful park right by the river. Friendly, helpful staff, free laundry, and even some small walking trails," says TK n E. about Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
Security features: Many Southaven Mississippi RV campgrounds maintain 24-hour security. "We 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 & Campground.
Free amenities: Several parks offer unexpected complimentary services. "Free laundry facilities were very clean and nice with several machines," says Kristy J. Other campers note that Delta Ridge RV Park provides "rock solid" WiFi strong enough for streaming, a rarity at many RV parks.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Airport proximity affects sleep quality at some locations. "Looking to sleep at night? Incoming flights to Memphis start flying overhead at 4:15 am. They take a direct path over top of this park," reports Thomas R. about Southaven RV Park.
Site conditions: Surface materials vary between parks. "Sites are gravel. Campground can accommodate all sizes of RVs," notes Renee H. In contrast, EZ Daze RV Park offers "nice concrete pads and nice grass in between," according to reviews.
Bathroom facilities: Quality and availability differ dramatically. "Bathroom and laundry facilities are amazing. Playground is scary," reports Claire M. Another camper notes that Delta Ridge RV Park has "no bathhouse, no laundry, sites are a little tight, no picnic table, fire ring, or grill."
Tips for camping with families
Seek parks with recreational areas: Limited options exist for children's activities. "No pool but there is plenty of fishing and tree houses for the kids. A little gem on the river," shares Stacey about Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
Consider urban park amenities: Agricenter RV Park connects to larger recreation areas. "This park is in a part of Shelby Farms Park which is a 4,500 acres of lakes, bike and running trails, playgrounds and so much more," explains Melisa J.
Evaluate restaurant proximity: Unique dining experiences appeal to families. "The highlight of our stay here 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. about staying at Graceland.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Surface quality impacts setup time. "Easy pull through, level concrete site so we didn't have to unhitch," notes Karen about EZ Daze RV Park. This contrasts with reviews of other parks requiring more extensive leveling.
Voltage variations: Some parks experience electrical issues. "We experienced a problem with our Powerdog 50 EPO Surge protector getting an E1 and E2 code error from the pedestals... I checked my Powerdog app and it showed 142.5 volts on line 2," reports andrew.
Access road conditions: Entrance routes can be challenging. "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," warns Greg S. about accessing riverfront camping areas.
