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LegendEZ Daze RV Park
Very nice Big Rig Friendly
This park is all concrete with level sites. Huge dog park and close to any type of store you might need. Clean facilities and very nice staff.
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park welcomes pets at all 49 campsites with water and electric hookups. Campers can bring dogs to tent sites, RV spaces, and the park's cabins, with each site featuring a fire ring, grill and picnic table. The campground maintains clean facilities that accommodate pets year-round, though summer visitors should prepare for mosquitoes that can affect outdoor enjoyment with animals. The spacious camping areas provide ample room for pets to move around while remaining leashed. Midway RV Park, restricted to military personnel, also permits pets with concrete pads and full hookups, offering significant space between sites for pet comfort and exercise.
Dog owners appreciate the hiking trails directly accessible from Meeman-Shelby's campground where leashed pets can explore the 13,000-acre state park. The remote location provides a peaceful retreat with zero cell service, allowing campers and their pets to disconnect completely while enjoying outdoor activities. Multiple hiking and biking trails throughout the park provide exercise opportunities for dogs, though mosquitoes become problematic in warmer months. The central playground area works well for families with both children and pets, as sites are spaced far enough apart to maintain privacy and reduce pet interaction concerns. Bath areas require monitoring as they can harbor mosquitoes during summer months, making spring and fall ideal seasons for pet-friendly camping near Drummonds.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Drummonds (34)
1. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
"We really enjoyed the trails and roads for walking/biking. Not crowded and pretty quiet. August in Tennessee is hot and muggy!"
"The campground is generally more expensive than the other surrounding camping spots in the area. However, the camp is very nice."
from $28 - $27 / night
Check Availability2. Fort Pillow Historic State Park Campground
"The group site is away from all the other sites so you have plenty of room for children of all ages to run around and play without disturbing other campers. It’s very roomy and beautiful."
"I had to ask for everything, like a campsite map to my site, a trail map, and buying firewood. Nothing was offered, so definitely ask. The layout is also backwards."
4. Midway RV Park (Military)
"The CG is close to the commissary. Not much else with in walking distance."
5. Memphis KOA
"Easy exit I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth."
"There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis."
6. T.O. Fuller State Park Campground
"Odorous, there is a water treatment plant close by. We parked the mobile apartment, grabbed an Uber, and went to Graceland. PS."
"Dogs loved their late night and early morning walks."
7. SK campground
"at the end of the street, near the woods, a stunning place, real heaven for a camper. Shay was very helpful in getting us in and out with our 33 ft camper"
"Pulling in was tight, but anyone worth their salt driving can get in with no problems."
from $40 - $60 / night
Check Availability8. Graceland RV Park & Campground
"Nice campground next to Graceland. Clean park. Open area for dogs to walk."
"We showed up after hours and the security guard was able to help us get situated. We walked right over for a tour of Graceland and the Elvis museums."
9. Agricenter RV Park
"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. The park also has plenty of events to keep you entertained."
10. Green's Quiet Acre
"Quiet, safe location with easy access to town. Owner was friendly and made everything simple. Definitely recommend if you’re passing through or need a long-term spot."
from $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 38 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 15 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 27 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 2 hrs 30 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
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Kari K.
TravelerMemphis KOA
Very welcoming !!
It’s incredibly easy to find right off 55. Easy exit I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set. I extended my stay and that was incredibly smooth. Very impressed they have breakfast and dinner + they deliver right to ur site! My dog LOVES the dog park ~ the swimming pool looks nice and showers bathrooms are some of the best I’ve seen since Michigan Highly recommend!
Melisa J.
GuideMemphis KOA
West Memphis KOA
Small but clean. Very friendly staff. There are plenty of trees for shade. Nice pool, bathrooms and rec room. The laundry room is large and air conditioned. There is a dog park, horseshoes and cornhole. They offer daily breakfast and lunch and will deliver site made pizza to your camper. They also have a community garden.Very close to Memphis. The only downside is it has quite a bit of road traffic noise and a strange side road entrance.1
- LLuis S.
ScoutTom Sawyer's RV Park
Great views
So far so good, great views of the Mississippi River and the freight boats coming in. Wished they would add a dog park !
- CCarolGuide
Memphis KOA
Just OK
Ok for a night. Easy 15 min drive to downtown Memphis for sightseeing. In a low lying area and it had rained earlier in the week. Campground very wet. Lots of puddles and muck. Should have used the gravel pile at the back of the campground to fill in potholes. Bathhouse clean but in a slight state of disrepair like loose toilets. Amenities included pool, playground, store, cafe, dog park, horseshoes, beanbag, ladder ball, bikes. Staff very nice.
Shelly S.LegendCraighead Forest Park
Chilly Camping
Excellent weekend camping at Craighead Forest State Park outside Jonesboro, Ar.
The park offers four trails, one gravel pedestrian only, one paved multi-use with excercise equipment, a forest trail and one dirt trail for bikers and runners. Three large playgrounds, pavilions and several small playgrounds. A dog park/beach access area and dog dock. Fishing and watercraft access. Camping and a nature center.
When we arrived at the campground we had the choice of several primitive campsites. There is limited parking in the small gravel lot. There are three sites near the lot and then several others about 200 to 300 ft down the gravel trail.
This is the same gravel trail, approximately 3 miles long, that circles the lake. Needless to say there is a lot of foot traffic on it.
There was plenty of room at the site. We set up two tents and a hammock plus had the picnic table, fire pit and gravel pad which is right on the lake. If you bring your fishing gear or water craft it’s easy to tie off right at your campsite.
Directly across from primitive camping are two very large , active playgrounds a pavilion and restroom. There’s a snow cone vendor with loud music who frequents that parking area too. In addition the park is not closed during the night so we got to listen to several loud conversation, music blaring from a car stereo until about 1:30am and a rather colorful argument at one point.
You drive through the RV area on your way in to the primitive area. There is a nice new bathroom facility with uncomfortably warm cranking heat, the metal fixtures were warm to the touch. One drawback to there being only one restroom about 1/4 mile from the primitive area, you know people aren’t walking that far at night when the need to go…, just saying.
So Pros: centrally located, water access, nice trails, good size sites, a lot to do
Cons: foot traffic, noise, no privacy, noise, not limited access
- HHeather T.Traveler
Tom Sawyer's RV Park
Great spot
We stopped for one night and it was a great stay. Super clean and easy concrete pull through spot. We had a nice view of the Mississippi River even though we were in the second row. Pet friendly!
Tom S.TravelerGraceland RV Park & Campground
Close to Graceland
Nice campground next to Graceland. Clean park. Open area for dogs to walk.
- NN I.Legend
Craighead Forest Park
Cool Oasis
Craighead Forest Park was conceived in 1937 when the Young Mens' Civic Club began work on the lake. It is now a city owned park that is located in the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge. The park encompasses 692 acres and should be the pride and joy of Jonesboro. A residential area has grown around the park which will ensure the peacefulness of the area. Basketball, bike and running trails, bird watching, camping, disc golf, fishing, horseshoes, playgrounds, softball, volleyball. There is a great splash pad for the kids. This place has it all rolled into one great package. The grass and wooded areas are well maintained to make for a wonderful stay.
- 5 tent sites
- A primitive camping area
- Electrical outlets
- Fire rings
- Picnic Tables,
- Water
- Tolilet and shower facilities
- Laundry facilities
- 41 sites with water and electric
- Dump station
- Reduced rates for seniors
- Free firewood
- Pets They have a dog jumping pier
This is a small, compact campground on a one lane road with a nice turn around at the bottom at the lake. Some sites are called water sites but I consider them sites with a view of the water. Most sites are level, some not, so when you reserve ask for one of the sites that has the new concrete pads. The campground is located away from the ball areas so it is very quiet and not being on a thru street the only traffic is to be the campground traffic. Sites are wooded and there was a nice breeze coming off the lake. My first thought when I booked was MOSQUITOES you can't be from that area with out thinking of them. For the two days we were there not a mosquito and almost no flies. This is a wonderful surprise for anyone coming through Jonesboro. We will be back. Being in the south we all know how hot and humid it can be and a trip to the bathroom/shower facility is often not the most pleasant. Loved the shower/bathroom facilities. Air Conditioned, it was amazing with the temps reaching 100 and more while we were there.. This campground had set the bar high and I am sure they will always attain excellence.
The park has approximately 15 miles of mountain bike trails intertwined in the forest, there is a 2.4 mile chat trail that winds around the lake and a 2.9 miles if nicely paved road that circles the park. There is an area for ATV riders and many trails can accommodate horses. Check out the three trails that lead to the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.
The Forest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center gives the visitor a chance to see the story of a very special ridge that runs along the top of the Mississippi Delta. They have a 17,033 square foot facility that features an education, exhibit and meeting facility that is on 160 acre prairie. There is a 2.5 acre pond and about 100 acres of woodlands. the Nature Center is the perfect accessory to your stay at the Craighead Forest Park.
Jonesboro offers plenty of entertainment not nature related. Arkansas State University, a great college town, all types of restaurants, chain and local, movie theatre, grocery stores, shopping mall. There is the Arkansas State University Museum that features a 21,000 square feet of historic, archaeological and natural history exhibits. It mainly focuses on the history and cultural heritage of Northeast Arkansas and the Mississippi River Delta.
Jonesboro might not be quite the draw of many other areas but I think you might be surprised.
Jonesboro is the fifth largest city in Arkansas weighing in at over 67,000 people
Guide to Drummonds
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park offers 49 campsites with water and electric hookups located 10 miles north of Memphis along the Mississippi River bluffs. The park's 13,000 acres feature diverse terrain with hardwood forests, cypress swamps, and steep bluff slopes between elevations of 300 and 425 feet. The campground provides full camping facilities from tent sites to RVs, with sites frequently booked during fall when temperatures moderate and biting insects become less problematic.
What to do
Explore the historic fort ruins: Fort Pillow Historic State Park Campground features Civil War history with interpretive hiking trails. "The trails also go along the Mississippi river and provide some beautiful views. They also have a small lake and available canoes/kayaks for rent. The staff is very attentive and provide a variety of programs," notes Rick P.
Visit nearby Memphis attractions: Tom Sawyer's RV Park provides quick access to Memphis while camping along the Mississippi. "We spent the night while driving north past Memphis. The staff was super helpful. Our site (and the whole campground) was covered in snow and in was cold," reports Art Z.
Enjoy ranger-led programs: Special events at Fort Pillow Historic State Park Campground enhance the camping experience. "Ranger Tyson informed us that they were doing a night hike to the Fort and they would be serving Gumbo for dinner around the campfire at the Fort. Sign me up! It was one of the fee based activities, but for $5 per person, it was totally worth it," shares Shana D.
What campers like
Cell service detox: Many campgrounds near Drummonds offer a technology break. "It is a nice park to bike around as the scenery is spectacular! Truly a 'back to nature experience' as our cell phones didn't get service, but it was somewhat refreshing," says Sara S. about Meeman-Shelby.
Spacious, private sites: SK campground offers unique camping with natural attractions. "It has a pond in the rear with fishing allowed. Deer come out in the evening. Can see the stars at night," comments Shay A.
Riverfront experiences: Direct access to the Mississippi River creates memorable stays. "As evening rolled around, the beauty of this place came alive. We ate dinner in the shade due to the smart layout of the sites, and as the breeze picked up we could enjoy the scenery in earnest for the first time. Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace," describes Greg S. at Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Spring and fall offer optimal conditions at dog-friendly campgrounds near Drummonds. "Unless you are in love with mosquitos you may want to stay away from here in the summer, other than that it's a pretty nice place to escape for the weekend. We spent most of our time hiking around on the trail system within the park and fishing a little bit," advises Andrew S.
Accessibility features: Several campgrounds accommodate various needs. "The inner loop of the primary campground has been updated with new concrete and gravel and 2 sites (I think 6,8) are ADA accessible," notes Ryan S. about Fort Pillow Historic State Park Campground.
Route planning matters: Approach directions can affect first impressions. "The drive in is a little eyebrow raising, you either take a long drive through a kind of run down neighborhood, or an industrial park. Once you're in, the sites are pretty well spaced, flat, and hookups are in good repair," observes Chris & at T.O. Fuller State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Site selection for privacy: When booking pet-friendly campgrounds near Drummonds, choose specific sites. "The primitive sites (there are three) are on a separate and I maintained road off of the campsite loop. Spacious sites, but if the weather is wet, it can be a bit iffy getting to them in a low clearance vehicle," advises Jason J. about Meeman-Shelby.
Group camping options: T.O. Fuller State Park Campground accommodates larger gatherings. "The bath house was newer and clean. Each bathroom was private in that you had your own suite style bathroom with toilet, sink & shower," reports Shana D.
Kid-friendly amenities: Seek out parks with facilities for children. "The park had a really nice day use area with a new playground, pavilion area and picnic tables. There is also a basketball goal/court area near the day use area," shares Crystal C. about Meeman-Shelby State Park.
Tips from RVers
Electric hookup considerations: Check power availability before arrival. "We stayed in campsite 4 which is more or less a walk-in type site. You park and then have to haul your gear about 15 yards to your site. The privacy and cliff side campsite is worth it," explains Daniel L. about Fort Pillow.
Military options available: Midway RV Park (Military) offers exclusive camping for service members. "A lot of space in between sites, concrete pads, grassy and quiet. Bathhouse is being renovated so you have to be self contained. FHU," notes Tony C.
Free amenities: Some RV parks provide unexpected perks. "Loved waking up every morning to the sunrise over the Mississippi River, watching the barges and running around in the big grassy areas! Park is easy to get to and sites are very level and good sized. Staff was friendly as were the other RVers plus laundry was free!" shares Pat&Amanda D. about Tom Sawyer's RV Park.
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