West Memphis, Arkansas
Explore the best campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor attractions in and around West Memphis — a convenient Arkansas gateway to Memphis known for easy interstate access, Mississippi River proximity, casinos, and short drives to Beale Street, Graceland, and regional outdoor recreation.
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Why Camp Near West Memphis?
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Things to Do Near West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis gives campers a riverfront base directly across the Mississippi from downtown Memphis, with local outdoor attractions that feel different from a city stay. Big River Crossing carries walkers and cyclists across the river on a nearly mile-long public pedestrian bridge, while the connected Big River Trail follows the West Memphis floodplain and offers views of the Memphis skyline, river traffic, and wooded bottomland. Travelers can spend a morning walking or riding the trail, watch barges move along the Mississippi, and then explore the city's Main Street area or other local stops before returning to camp. The location also makes major Memphis attractions practical day trips. Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, and the riverfront are just across the bridge, while Graceland is farther south and works best as a separate outing. West Memphis is especially useful for RV travelers crossing Arkansas on I-40 or I-55 because both interstates meet here. Campers who prefer to stay close to the river can build an itinerary around outdoor time in West Memphis and use one or two days for Memphis museums, music, dining, and entertainment.
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RV Camping
Tom Sawyer's RV Park is the standout RV option in West Memphis, sitting along the Mississippi River with pull-through sites, 30- or 50-amp electric, city water, and sewer. Memphis KOA Journey in nearby Marion is another convenient Arkansas-side choice with pull-through and back-in full-hookup sites.
Cabin Camping
Travelers who want a campground setting without an RV can look to Memphis KOA Journey, which offers Camping Cabins in addition to RV and tent sites.
Tent Camping
Tent camping is available at Memphis KOA Journey, and Tom Sawyer's RV Park also lists tent capacity. For a more natural setting, T.O. Fuller State Park and Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park both offer tent camping across the river in Tennessee.
Luxury RV Resorts
West Memphis is better known for riverfront and road-trip RV camping than large luxury resorts. Campers seeking more amenities can drive south to Sun Retreats Horn Lake, or stay at the themed Graceland RV Park & Campground near Elvis Presley's Graceland.
Plan a Trip to West Memphis, Arkansas
Planning a camping trip near West Memphis works well for travelers who want both river scenery and quick access to Memphis. Start with a morning on Big River Trail or Big River Crossing, then continue into downtown Memphis for museums, music, and dining. A separate day can be reserved for Graceland or other attractions farther from the riverfront so the itinerary does not feel rushed.
Choose the campground based on the experience you want after sightseeing. Tom Sawyer's is the strongest choice for a Mississippi River setting, while Memphis KOA Journey offers a familiar campground layout with RV, cabin, and tent options near I-55. State-park campers can stay in Tennessee and use West Memphis as a day trip, but that changes the trip from a riverfront base to a more wooded outdoor stay.
Before arriving, verify road conditions, campground check-in times, and any flood or severe-weather notices. Summer weekends, major Memphis events, and holiday periods can increase demand, so reserve early if a riverfront site or cabin is important. RV travelers should also plan fuel and grocery stops before settling in, leaving more time to enjoy the river and the Memphis attractions across it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular choices include Tom Sawyer's RV Park in West Memphis and Memphis KOA Journey in nearby Marion.
Yes. Tom Sawyer's RV Park is located along the Mississippi River and is known for sites where guests can watch river traffic.
Big River Crossing and Big River Trail are two of the strongest local options for walking, running, and cycling with river and skyline views.
Yes. West Memphis sits immediately across the Mississippi River from Memphis, and the city describes itself as less than a 10-minute drive from Memphis.
Yes. Tom Sawyer's advertises RV sites with electric, city water, and city sewer, and Memphis KOA Journey offers full-hookup RV sites in Marion.
Spring and fall are usually the most comfortable seasons for walking the river trails and sightseeing in Memphis.
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