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243 Reviews of 18 University Campgrounds

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  L F.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 31, 2024

  Eagle Point Primitive Campground

  Unsafe

  I had a horrible experience at this campsite. Rolled up to find one (miserable) couple there. They were blasting music out of their car which is whatever and I waved hello and they just stared. Multiple cars came thru the campsite at night, shining their headlights every which way. Even though it says don’t enter past a certain point unless you are camping, this is clearly a spot for locals to do what they cannot do at home. At 2am I hear barking and one of my dogs busts through my tent. I go out there and there is a pack of wild dogs scouring the campsite. They weren’t terrifying or coming at us, but it was still scary. No more than 10 mins later two cars surround my tent with headlights, which is really scary for anyone, but I am a young woman traveling alone. Apparently the couple called the cops saying my dogs had been barking all night. There was brief barking and it was the wild dogs who were actually eating the trash the evil couple left out. Even if my dogs were barking, why is surrounding my tent with only headlights at 2am appropriate? I couldn’t see anything. Never saw a ranger, immediately left in the morning. Sorry for the essay, just hope to spare someone a similar experience. It is beautiful tho.

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  Sue S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2024

  Trace State Park

  This is a beautiful park!

  We loved the park. Great for walking our dogs. The only issue was the poor road maintenance in getting to our campsite. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay tremendously and will definitely recommend to friends and family.

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  Jessica P.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  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.

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  paul

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2024

  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.

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  JP A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 24, 2024

  Eagle Point Primitive Campground

  This is a must visit

  This place was absolutely gorgeous. I was alone in the campground both nights i was there with a couple of people coming in during the day to have lunch at one of the picnic tables.

  I might have worked on my tanlines 🤫

  I fit pretty good in my 24' motorhome but woupd be leery of something too much bigger. 

  Do not try to come at night. It is pitch black and steep drop offs. 

  Really nice set up for tents if thwt is your thing.

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  Tucker C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 9, 2024

  Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

  Gate locked after hours

  Arrived at the park a little after 11pm and the gate was locked with a sign saying “Closed 10pm-6am.” On the website it said “first come first serve.” Very disappointing, ended up driving another 30 min and booking a hotel.

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  David V.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 3, 2024

  Teckville Campground

  No one will answer the phone s in Mississippi

  Teckville was a good place to stay. And it could still be. Nice Boat ramps Bathroom. But a person can not get no one to answer the phones in Mississippi

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  Scott B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 30, 2024

  Trace State Park

  Beautiful

  We were in site 4 on the lake. Beautiful view! Grounds could use some updating but we really enjoyed our stay here.

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  LuAnn R.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 28, 2024

  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

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  Rachel

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 27, 2024

  Chickasaw Hill

  More rural campground area

  This might be one of my favorite places to camp on Enid lake. It is a favorite for many locals and more off the beaten track. Has showers bathrooms playground boat ramp and beach for the campers and picnickers that come to the lake. RV spots with or without full hookup. Reservations available online

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  Rachel

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 27, 2024

  Wallace Creek

  Great fishing & camping

  This is a very popular camping area with very good fishing it is fairly well maintained with showers and bathrooms hookups for RVs tents etc mostly quiet and reservations can be made online. Close by many other camping areas on Enid lake, a general store, the hatchery, floating dock, fishing Pier on the channel, playgrounds, Beach, basketball, and corps of engineer field office.

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  Angela C.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 13, 2024

  Yogi 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.

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  Mike B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 10, 2024

  Moon Lake Farm - Kitchen, Fishing, Showers

  Great Over Night Stop

  This is a very peaceful stop with 30 amp power and water available. Well kept and very nice host. John communicated with us perfectly. The land and lake are beautiful.

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  William M.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 16, 2024

  Trace State Park

  Trace 2.0

  Beautiful place to camp and relax. Clean campsites and bathrooms. Nice hiking trails.

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  emily

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 14, 2024

  Pats Bluff

  Quiet and plesant

  They have large flat sites. Some with full hookup some just P/W. Reserve on line. We were there in Feb not busy at all. COE was responsive to bathroom cleaning issue. Host was very friendly. Camp ground is very clean but went for a hike along the shore and the trash was off the chart!!!

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  Cal K.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 4, 2024

  Wallace Creek

  Another great ACE campground in the area

  The campground hosts are excellent in this campground. It is well maintained and has many choices of sites from woodland to lake side.

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  Cal K.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 4, 2024

  North Abutment

  One of the best ACE campgrounds in the area

  We have stayed here many times on our way south in January and found it great Recently they installed sewer for full hookup in all sites This year we ended up staying for 6 weeks in the area on ACE campgrounds and 14 days here and we liked this best .

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  Teresa T.

  Ranger

  

  Jan. 27, 2024

  Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

  A lot has changed since some of these reviews

  This seems a very typical NFS campground. Lots of spots some with electric and water and a number which are primitive. It is rustic. The electric service has an open ground situation so my camper wouldn't take it which was fine but a lot of the year could be an issue. There are bathrooms and private showers. I did not need or use the facilities but they were clean and seemed functional. I am literally the only camper here which frankly I think is wonderful. Tons of places to walk and a lot of nice views of the lake. I will definitely be back and use it for an overnight on my way out or back to my winter location.

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  Craig E.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 12, 2024

  Wallace Creek

  Great spot on Enid Lake

  Stopover in January. Left one day early because of imminent weather on our route home. Otherwise would have stayed longer. Beautiful trees, lake, and drive. Enid Lake is big with lots of walkable shoreline. Bathhouse extra large and clean. It even smelled good if you can believe that. Large sites with elbow room. Our site 27 had great views with full Hookups. Site 30 would be optimal site with view and pull through.

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  John O.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 5, 2024

  North Abutment

  John O

  Great large sites. Everything is clean and well kept. Many sites on the water and pull through.

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  Hunter H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 15, 2023

  Puskus Lake

  Great solo camping experience

  Campsite was great. Beautiful lake and not crowded. Night time was quiet. Really enjoyed the views and relaxing environment. This is a great location to disconnect, but do not expect the amenities other sites offer (bathrooms, electricity, water, etc.).

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  Jim A.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 4, 2023

  Howard Stafford Park Campground

  Nice Muni site

  Last minute stop at this small muni campground/park. Clean grounds with friendly host. Photo from our site #7 overlooking the lake. Non campers kicked out at 8pm and gates are locked. All campers get a key for after hours entry/exit. Beautiful little spot.

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  Joe K.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2023

  Clear Creek - Sardis Lake

  Beautiful Lake

  Well maintained sites, BEAUTIFUL view of Sardis Lake just across the tree line

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  Simon C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 21, 2023

  Howard Stafford Park Campground

  Small but quiet and cheap

  Small campground attached to a public use park. Gated after dark with older but usable bathrooms and showers. Has a splash pad, a basketball court, and several piers on the lake for fishing. You can hear cows in the distance from across the lake.

  Can’t beat the price at $22/night. We stopped in for a night in our teardrop trailer on our way farther up north.

  Tupelo is 30 minutes away with the Elvis Birthplace museum and other attractions. There’s a gas station at the entrance to the park for snacks and ice.

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  Elizabeth S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 11, 2023

  Beach Point - Sardis Lake

  Quiet campsites, pretty view

  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. But it’s a tent-only campground and there were only a couple other tents there so it was quiet and peaceful. Our lots were large.

  There was plenty of firewood to be collected on site.

  There’s a boat launch but it didn’t add significant traffic or noise.

  The bathrooms were…campsite bathrooms. Not the best, not the worst. No locked on stall doors. No soap. But the toilets flushed so there’s that.

  Very pretty view of Sardis Lake.

  The negatives: The flies!! They were so so bad! And bighty!! My poor dogs were covered in flies, as were we.

  Other negative is just about a previous camper. At our site, we picked up literally a case’s worth of Coors beer bottle caps. Evidently they didn’t throw away a single one, even though garbage is provided and literally just right there.

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  Makk H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2023

  Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

  Open in 2023

  Quiet, peaceful and cheap. No shower or bathroom facilities. Water has plenty of pressure, and runs clear after a few seconds. Surprisingly nice weather and no mosquitoes or gnats. Free firewood, and portajons on-site

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  Chris D.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 12, 2023

  Chickasaw Hill

  Could be Special

  A great little spot with water and electric , pull through and some back in sites . It was very warm but we knew that , would go back in different seasons , easy place to walk to to fish and or swim opposite of the boat ramp . Quiet hardly any through traffic , good Verizon service with our booster . Clean bathrooms and showers .