The best river, stream, or creek camping near Memphis

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Riverside camping near Memphis gets you close to the water and out under the open sky. With over 80 river-focused campsites around the area, you’ll find spots where you can cast a line, take a swim, or just listen to the current as you drift off to sleep. Most sites keep things practical—expect toilets, pet-friendly rules, and campfires allowed. Nightly rates average $30, but you can snag a site for as low as $15 if you’re watching your budget. Want advice? Check out Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews); travelers rave about the peaceful setting. ChrisLeigh (23 reviews) is known for easy river access, while Oasis Homestead (1 review) offers a quiet escape. Hiking trails thread through the woods, fishing is solid, and the river’s always there when you need to cool off.

99% (100) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Memphis

ChrisLeigh

1. ChrisLeigh

100%
(50)
17mi from Memphis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Enjoy the great outdoors and come camping with us. Just outside of Memphis and above all, a very safe place to camp. Just a mile or so off of I-40. Multiple tent sites to choose from. Have occasionally even allowed campers to set up in the barn due to bad weather! Could also accommodate a large group of campers. Catch and release fishing available. 15 acres of manicured grounds. Meals cooked for you can be arranged-extra fee. Bathroom/shower available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Home Place Pastures

2. Home Place Pastures

95%
(76)
42mi from Memphis · 66 sites · Tents
Enjoy our beautiful 5th generation farm!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Oasis Homestead

3. Oasis Homestead

100%
(1)
33mi from Memphis · 1 site · Tent, RV
Visit oasishomestead.com or our Facebook page oasishomesteadinc/biz Gain homesteading skills, knowledge and take in the experience during daily life. Feeding livestock, collecting eggs, milking goats, grinding feed, tending crops, bringing in the harvest, puting up stores, grinding flour, making butter, preserving foods, mending/building/cleaning homestead facilities, etc etc.
Toilets
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$15
 / night
T.O. Fuller State Park

4. T.O. Fuller State Park

45 sites · Tennessee
Discover the natural charm of T.O. Fuller State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

5. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

98%
(37)
312 sites · Farmington, Arkansas
Two distinct forests rolled into one package! That means twice the amount of outdoorsy goodness to explore. The Ozark National Forest covers most of the Ozark Mountains, including the highest peak in the state. It’s awesome here when the dogwood and redbuds bloom in the spring, and when the leaves change color in the fall. The St. Francis National Forest is more diverse, with the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers running through it, as well as lakes, valleys, and tons of wildlife. It’s the only place in the national forest system where you can access the Mississippi River from the shore, so that right there is a must do! The whole expanse of land is filled with multi-use trails, hundreds of campsites, spots for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even some amazing caves to explore. Mother Nature crushing it as usual.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park

6. Tom Sawyer’s RV Park

11mi from Memphis · 155 sites
Discover the unique charm of Tom Sawyer’s RV Park, where the tranquil flow of the Mississippi River serves as the backdrop for a relaxing getaway. This serene campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by well-maintained natural beauty. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise over the river, complemented by the enchanting sight of a full moon rising in the fall. The park features ample trails and diverse wildlife, enhancing the experience of the beautifully mowed fields and spacious, level concrete sites. Conveniently located just a few miles from I-40 and I-55, Tom Sawyer’s is only 10 miles from the vibrant action of Downtown Memphis and 20 miles from the iconic Graceland. Our RV sites are designed for easy access, featuring pull-thrus with 30 or 50 amp power, city water, and city sewer. With over three dozen concrete sites to choose from, you can select a spot in the shade of the woods or right by the river. Our riverfront sections are particularly special, offering large rear picture windows that provide stunning views of the Mississippi. Relax under your awning on the concrete pads while enjoying the soothing sounds of the river. For fishing enthusiasts, Tom Sawyer’s is a paradise, boasting a lake and two ponds stocked with a variety of fish

Riverside camping near Memphis gets you close to the water and out under the open sky. With over 80 river-focused campsites around the area, you’ll find spots where you can cast a line, take a swim, or just listen to the current as you drift off to sleep. Most sites keep things practical—expect toilets, pet-friendly rules, and campfires allowed. Nightly rates average $30, but you can snag a site for as low as $15 if you’re watching your budget. Want advice? Check out Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews); travelers rave about the peaceful setting. ChrisLeigh (23 reviews) is known for easy river access, while Oasis Homestead (1 review) offers a quiet escape. Hiking trails thread through the woods, fishing is solid, and the river’s always there when you need to cool off.

99% (100) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Memphis

ChrisLeigh

1. ChrisLeigh

100%
(50)
17mi from Memphis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Enjoy the great outdoors and come camping with us. Just outside of Memphis and above all, a very safe place to camp. Just a mile or so off of I-40. Multiple tent sites to choose from. Have occasionally even allowed campers to set up in the barn due to bad weather! Could also accommodate a large group of campers. Catch and release fishing available. 15 acres of manicured grounds. Meals cooked for you can be arranged-extra fee. Bathroom/shower available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Home Place Pastures

2. Home Place Pastures

95%
(76)
42mi from Memphis · 66 sites · Tents
Enjoy our beautiful 5th generation farm!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
Oasis Homestead

3. Oasis Homestead

100%
(1)
33mi from Memphis · 1 site · Tent, RV
Visit oasishomestead.com or our Facebook page oasishomesteadinc/biz Gain homesteading skills, knowledge and take in the experience during daily life. Feeding livestock, collecting eggs, milking goats, grinding feed, tending crops, bringing in the harvest, puting up stores, grinding flour, making butter, preserving foods, mending/building/cleaning homestead facilities, etc etc.
Toilets
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$15
 / night
T.O. Fuller State Park

4. T.O. Fuller State Park

45 sites · Tennessee
Discover the natural charm of T.O. Fuller State Park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

5. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

98%
(37)
312 sites · Farmington, Arkansas
Two distinct forests rolled into one package! That means twice the amount of outdoorsy goodness to explore. The Ozark National Forest covers most of the Ozark Mountains, including the highest peak in the state. It’s awesome here when the dogwood and redbuds bloom in the spring, and when the leaves change color in the fall. The St. Francis National Forest is more diverse, with the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers running through it, as well as lakes, valleys, and tons of wildlife. It’s the only place in the national forest system where you can access the Mississippi River from the shore, so that right there is a must do! The whole expanse of land is filled with multi-use trails, hundreds of campsites, spots for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even some amazing caves to explore. Mother Nature crushing it as usual.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park

6. Tom Sawyer’s RV Park

11mi from Memphis · 155 sites
Discover the unique charm of Tom Sawyer’s RV Park, where the tranquil flow of the Mississippi River serves as the backdrop for a relaxing getaway. This serene campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by well-maintained natural beauty. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise over the river, complemented by the enchanting sight of a full moon rising in the fall. The park features ample trails and diverse wildlife, enhancing the experience of the beautifully mowed fields and spacious, level concrete sites. Conveniently located just a few miles from I-40 and I-55, Tom Sawyer’s is only 10 miles from the vibrant action of Downtown Memphis and 20 miles from the iconic Graceland. Our RV sites are designed for easy access, featuring pull-thrus with 30 or 50 amp power, city water, and city sewer. With over three dozen concrete sites to choose from, you can select a spot in the shade of the woods or right by the river. Our riverfront sections are particularly special, offering large rear picture windows that provide stunning views of the Mississippi. Relax under your awning on the concrete pads while enjoying the soothing sounds of the river. For fishing enthusiasts, Tom Sawyer’s is a paradise, boasting a lake and two ponds stocked with a variety of fish

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