Many camping options near Millington sit on the flat Mississippi alluvial plain where Crowley's Ridge meets the Mississippi River. The area experiences humid subtropical climate with warm summers, mild winters, and distinct seasons. Sites span from resort-style campgrounds with water activities to more primitive sites around nearby lakes and state parks.
What to Do
Fishing at Hernando Point: Located on Lake Arkabutla, this campground provides direct water access with clean, spacious sites. "Lake views with water & electric. Lots of sites are waterfront. There were lots of trails available, but we didn't have time to explore," notes CJ W., who stayed at Hernando Point.
Water recreation at Dub Patton: The campground offers water and electric hookups with lake access. Wild Sage F. shares, "Site 9 and site 10 are by far the most beautiful sites in the camp in my opinion. They are right on the lake and relatively separate from the other sites." For anglers and water enthusiasts, Dub Patton Campground provides clean facilities with moderate privacy.
Hiking historical trails: Village Creek State Park features preserved sections of the Trail of Tears and unique geological formations. Laura G. explains, "There is a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both a lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old."
What Campers Like
Clean facilities: EZ Daze RV Park maintains excellent restrooms and laundry facilities. "Level, nice concrete pads. Good hookups. Workers all very pleasant. Didnt get to use the pool or other amenities but they looked nice," shares deb K. about their stay at EZ Daze RV Park.
Family-friendly amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers numerous activities for children. Amy L. states, "There were several playgrounds my son enjoyed & we had a blast doing the scavenger hunt. We were too early in the season for the blow-up slides but we definitely plan on coming back to enjoy those."
Spacious sites: Village Creek State Park provides well-spaced camping areas. "We stayed 4 nights in the B loop FHU area. The sites there are large, and spaced out pretty well. Bathrooms were clean, park staff was great," notes Bob M. about his experience at Village Creek State Park Campground.
What You Should Know
Site proximity varies: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. At Dub Patton, E. S. cautions, "Your also nut to butt with all the other sites, talking some are less than 10ft apart."
Road noise considerations: Memphis KOA experiences some highway noise. According to Charles S., "We stayed here for a few nights while visiting Memphis. It is a small campground right on the highway with a lot of traffic noise."
Variable yurt camping options: Serendipity Resort offers yurt accommodations with modern amenities. Nathan B. mentions, "There's plenty of room to walk around and a fire tower to climb. You can see some great views up there. There's also Yurts for rent and cabins. They all look well kept and up to date" at Serendipity Resort.
Tips for Camping with Families
Water activities for kids: Jellystone Park provides multiple water recreation options. Claire M. says, "Best family friendly campground in the Memphis area. Amazing facilities and amenities. Decently sized lots with trees! Loved our stay here."
Educational opportunities: Village Creek State Park offers learning experiences through its historical trails. According to Laura G., "The Crowley's Ridge region of the state is home to unique geological formations, soil and plant life unlike anywhere else in Arkansas."
Weather considerations: Summer heat can affect comfort levels at some sites. Kali D. notes, "Wish we weren't staying in a tent and would have come at a cooler part of the year. Was too hot to do anything at the beginning of July. Ended up leaving early."
Tips from RVers
Level sites: Finding flat camping spots matters for RV comfort. Richard reports, "Easy back in spot with water and electric. Dump station on the way out. Lot of storm damage trees made firewood plentiful" at Dub Patton Campground.
Connectivity concerns: Cell service varies by location. Teresa M. shares about Village Creek, "We had no signal on ATT but there is free WIFI by the office which you can connect to day or night."
Hookup quality: Memphis KOA offers reliable connections. "The most Level site in our 6k mile trip. Nice park w clean facilities. Easy access to the sites," mentions Kathy F. about Memphis KOA.
