Mississippi River State Park Campground
Open year-round. Visitor Center hours are daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swimming at Storm Creek Lake is available Memorial Day through Labor Day without lifeguard supervision. Primitive campgrounds (Lone Pine and Maple Flats) are accessible by dirt roads only.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:48PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Memphis, or near T O Fuller State Park, moving west at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Southaven, Olive Branch, West Memphis, Horn Lake, Hernando, Marion, Earle, Hughes, T O Fuller State Park, Memphis, Walls, Crawfordsville, Edmondson, Horseshoe Lake, Sunset, Anthonyville, Jericho, Jennette, Lake Cormorant, and Southwest Memphis. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 259 and 284. Interstate 40 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 10. Interstate 240 between mile markers 18 and 30. Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 1 and 18. Interstate 55 in Tennessee between mile markers 1 and 12. Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 278 and 292.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:48PM CDT until July 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Mississippi River State Park provides quality access to the St. Francis National Forest and endless adventures where the Mississippi River, Crowley's Ridge, and the Arkansas Delta meet. The park spans hardwood forests to the sandy shores of the Mississippi River, featuring three lakes, the All American Great River Road, and Crowley's Ridge Parkway (both National Scenic Byways), four hiking trails, and two recreational areas. Camping options include Beech Point Campground at Bear Creek Lake (sites 1-14 with full hookups, sites 15T-17T tent-only), Storm Creek Lake Campground (sites 32-45 with full hookups, sites 38-40 bike-in tent sites), Lone Pine Campground (sites 18-31 primitive), and Maple Flats Group Campground (primitive group area). Five distinctive camper cabins at Storm Creek Lake sleep up to four people and include queen beds, bunk beds, heating/AC, screened porches, outdoor grills, and fire pits. The developed campgrounds feature modern bathhouses with hot showers and free Wi-Fi. Recreation includes a swim beach at Storm Creek Lake (Memorial Day through Labor Day, no lifeguard), kayak/paddleboard/boat rentals, accessible fishing piers at both lakes, and hiking trails. The visitor center is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions
From Marianna, take State Highway 44 east for approximately 3 miles to reach the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $42 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 70ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| mississippiriver@arkansas.com | |
| Phone | +1 (870) 295-4040 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Mississippi River State Park | |
| Camping Reservations |
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