RV sites near Atoka, Tennessee offer convenient access to both Memphis attractions and rural surroundings within a 30-mile radius. The flat terrain throughout Shelby and Tipton counties makes for easy navigation to most campgrounds in the region. Summer temperatures typically reach 90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing, affecting water hookup availability at some parks.
What to do
Explore Memphis attractions: Visit the Agricenter International complex near Agricenter RV Park, which includes 4,500 acres of recreational space. "Shelby farms is a great park, one of the largest city parks in the US; you're close, but it's still city," notes one visitor. The area includes hiking trails, BMX tracks, and disc golf courses.
Visit the farmers market: Purchase local produce at the market adjacent to Agricenter RV Park. "Up the hill were bathrooms with showers and the Ag center farmers market which was really cool to visit all of the local vendors," reports a camper. The market operates year-round with seasonal offerings.
Watch river traffic: Observe barges and tugboats from Tom Sawyer's RV Park. "As the sun began to set, we walked along the river and climbed on huge logs and ran up and down the river bank," shares one visitor. Another notes, "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream."
What campers like
Concrete pads: Many RVers appreciate the level sites at EZ Daze RV Park in Southaven. "Level, nice concrete pads. Good hookups. Workers all very pleasant," reports one camper. The paved areas stay dry during rainy periods when other parks may become muddy.
Dog amenities: Several parks offer designated pet areas. EZ Daze RV Park provides "a huge area" for dogs according to visitors. "The Dog Run is a huge area," confirms another reviewer, making it ideal for travelers with larger pets needing exercise.
Security features: Parks prioritize safety with various measures. One visitor to Graceland RV Park & Campground notes, "24/7 security. Staff onsite in office from 9 am to 4 pm." Another adds, "They have a 24-hour security guard at the entrance and you must sign-in to enter the property."
What you should know
Airport noise: Some parks experience overhead flight paths. At Southaven RV Park, one camper warns, "Incoming flights to Memphis start flying overhead at 4:15 am. They take a direct path over top of this park. They haven't stopped flying in every few minutes or so since then."
Varying bathroom quality: Facilities differ significantly between parks. At Midway RV Park (Military), "Bathhouse is being renovated so you have to be self contained." At Graceland RV Park, one visitor observed, "Bathrooms are clean and functional, just need a bit of cosmetic updating (peeling paint, missing tiles)."
Limited tent options: Most parks primarily accommodate RVs with few tent-friendly sites. A reviewer at Graceland RV Park mentioned, "Area on north side of campground for tents and small rvs with electric and water only." Another park stated they are "RVs only" and don't allow pop-ups or teardrops.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Some parks offer recreation for children. At Tom Sawyer's RV Park, "There is no pool but there is plenty of fishing and tree houses for the kids." Agricenter RV Park provides access to "hiking, BMX, disc golf, playgrounds, boating, biking and they even have buffalo!"
Festival scheduling: Consider event timing when booking. One camper at Agricenter RV Park warns, "If you're coming during a festival (Delta Fair, Corn Maze for Halloween, etc) you'll have congestion and noise."
Restaurant shuttles: Take advantage of unique dining transportation at Graceland RV Park. "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 a family. Another visitor confirms, "There is a great BBQ joint up the road, Marlowe's, that'll chauffeur you to and from the campground in a pink, pig limo."
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Access routes vary in quality between parks. At Willow RV Park, visitors find the approach straightforward while Tom Sawyer's has more challenging entry. "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," reports one RVer.
Electrical service: Some parks have power fluctuations. At EZ Daze, one visitor experienced issues: "I checked my Powerdog app and it showed 142.5 volts on line 2." Most parks offer both 30 and 50 amp service, though availability varies.
Site spacing: Parks differ in site separation. At Agricenter RV Park, a visitor notes it "needs more trees and privacy." Another RV park had sites described as "a lot of space in between sites, concrete pads, grassy and quiet."
