RV campgrounds near Stanton, Tennessee range from basic overnight stops to more equipped facilities with amenities for longer stays. Located in western Tennessee approximately 50 miles northeast of Memphis, this area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most camping areas remain accessible year-round with rainfall averaging 53 inches annually, creating occasional muddy conditions at unpaved sites.
What to do
Visit Memphis attractions: 20-30 minute drive from Stanton area campgrounds to Memphis attractions including Graceland. At Tom Sawyer's RV Park, campers enjoy easy access to city sights while having riverside camping. "Quick and easy drive back over the Mississippi to get into Memphis. Local grocery store is very close though the area is a bit run down," notes one visitor.
Watch Mississippi River traffic: Observe barges and tugboats from riverfront sites. "Tugboats pushed barges against the current at a slower than walking pace. Trees with root balls intact floated downstream," describes one camper at Tom Sawyer's RV Park. "Fun watching the traffic on the river," adds another visitor.
Agricultural experiences: Visit the farmers market at Agricenter International RV Park where local produce and plants are available. "There is a Farmers Market on site. Picked up some fruits and plants before heading out," reports one visitor. The Agricenter features 4,500 acres with various outdoor activities.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Several RV parks offer comfortable spacing between campsites. At Midway RV Park, "A lot of space in between sites, concrete pads, grassy and quiet," according to one military visitor. For civilians, Tom Sawyer's Park receives similar praise: "spaces are ample."
Security features: Many parks prioritize safety with controlled access. "24/7 security. Staff onsite in office from 9 am to 4 pm," notes one camper about Graceland RV Park. Another visitor confirms feeling "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."
Free amenities: Some parks include unexpected complimentary services. "Free laundry, free WiFi," mentions one visitor about Tom Sawyer's RV Park. Another camper adds, "The free laundry facilities were very clean and nice with several machines."
What you should know
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects several campgrounds. "It runs along side the interstate which will make it rather noisy with all the truck traffic," notes one camper about Jackson RV Park. At Southaven RV Park, airport noise presents challenges: "Incoming flights to Memphis start flying overhead at 4:15 am... They take a direct path over top of this park."
Facility maintenance varies significantly: Campground upkeep differs widely across the region. A visitor to Whispering Pines notes, "This is a well established old RV park in a very small area... Whispering pines has not been maintained but is in a quiet location for traffic." Similarly, at Agricenter International RV Park, "The bathrooms are quite a walk if you are further into the park. There are 2 restrooms with a shower in each. One bathroom was really clean and had a nicely tiled shower. The other bathroom was always dirty."
Reservation processes: Many smaller parks lack online booking systems. At Joy-O RV Park, one visitor noted, "Number to call was on door. Called it and msg said they'd return call next day. We needed to reserve that night. No envelopes in the box to prepay so we continued our travel." Other parks like Graceland RV Park require calling directly as "you must call to make reservations, no online option."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playground access: Limited play facilities exist in the area. Agricenter RV Park offers "playgrounds and so much more. The park also has plenty of events to keep you entertained. And, there are bison!" according to a family visitor.
Consider urban/rural balance: Many RV campgrounds near Stanton serve primarily as bases for Memphis tourism rather than nature experiences. "This is the kind of RV park that you come to to go look at the close attractions," explains a visitor to Agricenter International RV Park. For nature activities, Shelby Farms Park adjacent to Agricenter offers "4,500 acres of lakes, bike and running trails, playgrounds."
Transportation options: Some parks offer unique transportation to family-friendly restaurants. At Graceland RV Park, "THE BEST thing about staying here was being picked up in a pink Cadillac and taken to Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant. Fantastic BBQ in a spectacularly kitschy restaurant," reports a family. Another camper 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
Leveling considerations: Ground conditions vary across campgrounds. At Joy-O RV Park, sites feature "level gravel spots with shade" and "New electrical boxes, level gravel spots with shade." Country View RV Park offers "huge back in spots mostly level even though it's gravel. It's in a field so no frills."
Site arrangements affect privacy: Many parks feature "buddy sites" with limited separation. Agricenter International "is basically a parking lot for RV's, not a campground. Campers are stacked on top of each other," according to one RVer. Another notes "Almost all of the sites are buddy sites where your front door is facing your neighbor's. There is no privacy at all."
RV type restrictions: Some parks limit the types of RVs accepted. At Southaven RV Park, "a lot of people misunderstand their RV policy and come in with pop ups or teardrops and those usually are not acceptable." Most parks accommodate larger rigs, with Joy-O RV Park described as having "pull thru site, didn't need to disconnect 5th wheel. WiFi very poor, useless."
