Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Ryan S.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2020

Perfect weekend campground in the Mid-South

My family and I live about 25 min from the campground at Meeman-Shelby State Park. We have been several times and have camped with tents, pop-ups, and now with our Geo-Pro. We love this campground.

Pros: -49 available sites -all sites with water, 30A, fire ring, grill and picnic table -a variety of hiking/biking trails -update playground -lake with rental kayaks, canoes, boats (in season) -fully functioning bathhouse that is dated but clean

Cons: -no sewer at any sites -some sites on the back sides of the camp ground are subject to erosion and can be unlevel and not ideal for kids -large park so many of the activities outside the campground require driving -1 bathhouse which can be an issue on certain weekends -MOSQUITOS. If you go after the weather warms up, be forewarned that the mosquitos will eat you alive. We mostly camp at Meeman-Shelby in the fall/winter. We do not camp Spring/Summer.

There is a disc golf course that is very popular. There is a nature center that is under renovation that has snakes, spiders and owls to see. There are cabins to rent but we have never stayed in one. They look nice from the outside.

I’ve included several pictures of camp sites and the grounds. All in all, Meeman-Shelby is a great park and is perfect for families. Make sure to schedule a friday night dinner at the General Store. Steak and live music that sets the tone for a great camping weekend!

  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park by Ryan S., February 2, 2020