Meeman Shelby Forest State Park Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through reserve.tnstateparks.com up to one year in advance. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights, extended to 28 nights December 1 through February. Only certified heat-treated firewood is allowed.
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:13PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued August 30 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
AQAMEG The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of Memphis for Monday. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's federal safe health standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go to www.airnow.gov.
About
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park encompasses 12,539 acres of bottomland hardwood forest along the Mississippi River, offering a natural escape just north of Memphis. The campground provides 49 sites with electric and water hookups, and several sites include full sewer connections. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. A modern bathhouse offers hot showers and flush toilets, and drinking water is available throughout the campground. A dump station serves RVs without sewer hookups. The park sits atop the scenic Chickasaw Bluffs and features over 20 miles of hiking and biking trails through cypress swamps and hardwood forests. Poplar Tree Lake provides fishing opportunities and boat rentals. Wildlife viewing is excellent, with abundant deer, wild turkeys, and diverse bird species. The park also offers six vacation cabins along the lake and three primitive group camping areas. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance through the Tennessee State Parks reservation system. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights, extended to 28 nights from December 1 through February. Only certified heat-treated firewood is permitted to prevent spread of invasive pests.
Directions
From Memphis, take I-40 West to Exit 2A (US-51 North/Millington). Continue north on US-51 for approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto Locke Cuba Road, then right onto Bluff Road. Follow Bluff Road to Riddick Road and the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $27 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 867-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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