This list of Memphis area family campgrounds and Mississippi river RV parks is built for travellers who want a straight comparison before committing to a stop. Every entry below is drawn from supplied listing data, so what you see is category, location, rating and review volume — not marketing copy. Campgrounds, RV parks, state parks and recreation areas are grouped together so you can weigh a small 24-review park against a 7,000-review national reserve on equal footing.
The spread here is deliberately wide. Some entries sit in Mississippi towns such as Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Long Beach, Forest and Philadelphia, while others reach into Missouri, Louisiana and Minnesota along the Mississippi corridor. That range matters: the keyword describes a region, not a single intersection on a map, and distances between these options are substantial. Treat the list as a shortlisting tool, confirm driving distance against your own route, and then narrow down by the category that fits your trip — a full RV park, a state park with a natural area, or a museum stop for a rainy day.
Ratings range from 3.9 to 4.8 and review counts from 24 to 7,088. Both numbers are shown for a reason: a high rating on a small sample is a hint, not a verdict. Use the pairing to judge how much confidence the score deserves.
★★★★☆ 4.3 · 82 reviews
Pascagoula River State Wildlife Management Area is listed as a Park in Mississippi, with a supplied address of 1505 Eastover Dr. It carries a 4.3 rating from 82 reviews, which gives a moderate sample size rather than a large one. As a wildlife management area rather than a commercial campground, it belongs in this comparison as a nature-focused stop to weigh against developed RV parks. Details on camping facilities, hookups or permits were not included in the supplied data, so confirm those directly before planning a stay around it.
Address: Pascagoula River State Wildlife Management Area, 1505 Eastover Dr, Mississippi 39211, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 7,088 reviews
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area is categorised as a National reserve in St Paul, MN, at 120 W Kellogg Blvd. It is by far the most reviewed entry on this list, with 7,088 reviews and a 4.6 rating — the largest confidence base here. Its scale and national designation place it in a different class from a small private campground, and it sits far north of the Memphis region, so it is best treated as a northern anchor point on a longer river-focused trip rather than a weekend add-on.
Address: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
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★★★★★ 4.6 · 557 reviews
Mississippi River Park in Baton Rouge, LA is listed as a Park at 299 River Rd, with a 4.6 rating across 557 reviews. That combination — strong score on a healthy sample — makes it one of the more dependable entries on this list for a river-adjacent stop. It is a city park rather than an RV park, so it fits an itinerary that wants river access and an urban setting instead of a full-service campground. Camping availability and facilities were not part of the supplied data.
Address: Mississippi River Park, 299 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 44 reviews
Mississippi Park RV Campgrounds in Canton, MO is categorised as a Campground at 700 N Front St, rated 4.3 from 44 reviews. It is the only Missouri entry on this list, which makes it the northern river option if your route follows the Mississippi rather than staying in the south. The review count is modest, so the rating reflects a limited pool of opinions. Site types, hookups, season dates and rates were not supplied, so verify those details before treating it as a confirmed reservation target.
Address: Mississippi Park RV Campgrounds, 700 N Front St, Canton, MO 63435, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 1,612 reviews
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, MS is the only Museum on this list, at 2148 Riverside Dr. It holds a 4.7 rating from 1,612 reviews, one of the strongest score-and-volume pairings in the set. It is not a campground, but it earns a place in a family-oriented comparison as a potential indoor or educational stop that pairs with outdoor plans. Hours, admission pricing, exhibits and programming were not included in the supplied data, so check current details before building a day around it.
Address: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
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★★★★☆ 3.9 · 188 reviews
Campgrounds of the South in Gulfport, MS is listed as a Campground at 10406 Three Rivers Rd, rated 3.9 from 188 reviews. It is the lowest-rated entry in this comparison, which is useful information rather than a disqualifier — read it alongside its 188-review sample and decide whether the trade-off suits your family's priorities. It sits in a Gulf Coast city rather than directly on the Mississippi, so factor that into route planning if river access is the main goal.
Address: Campgrounds of the South, 10406 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 437 reviews
Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA in Hattiesburg, MS is categorised as a Campground at 221 Okatoma River Rd, with a 4.7 rating from 437 reviews. That is a strong score backed by a solid sample, which makes it one of the more confidently rated campgrounds here. The KOA branding indicates a chain-affiliated property, though specific amenities, site types and rates were not part of the supplied data. It sits in south Mississippi, well south of Memphis, so confirm the drive time against your route.
Address: Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA, 221 Okatoma River Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 561 reviews
Clark Creek Natural Area in Woodville, MS is listed as a State park at 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, rated 4.7 across 561 reviews. Its position in southwest Mississippi makes it one of the closer entries to the Memphis travel corridor on this list, though exact distance should be checked against your own starting point. State park status suggests a managed natural setting rather than a commercial RV resort. Camping regulations, permits, trail details and facilities were not included in the supplied records.
Address: Clark Creek Natural Area, 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 168 reviews
Magic River Campground is listed as a Campground in Mississippi at 21263 Tucker Rd, Long Beach, on the Gulf Coast. It holds a 4.3 rating from 168 reviews — a moderate sample that gives the score reasonable but not heavy backing. No city field was supplied with this record, so the address and state are the reliable locators. Hookups, amenities, pricing and seasonal availability were not provided, so treat the listing as a starting point for direct verification rather than a confirmed feature set.
Address: Magic River Campground, 21263 Tucker Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 75 reviews
Turkey Fork Recreation Area in Richton, MS is categorised as a Campground with a 4.7 rating from 75 reviews. The score is strong, though the sample is small enough that a handful of reviews could shift it meaningfully. Recreation area designation usually points to a publicly managed outdoor setting, but the supplied data did not confirm facilities, site types or fees. For families comparing options, it is a reasonable candidate to shortlist and then verify directly for what is actually on offer.
Address: Turkey Fork Recreation Area, Richton, MS 39476, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 65 reviews
Family C RV Park in Forest, MS is listed as an RV park at 3246 MS-21, rated 4.5 from 65 reviews. It is one of only two dedicated RV parks on this list, which makes it directly relevant if you are travelling with a rig rather than tent camping. The review count is modest, so the 4.5 reflects a limited but positive sample. Hookup types, pull-through availability, rates and season dates were not supplied, so confirm those specifics before planning around it.
Address: Family C RV Park, 3246 MS-21, Forest, MS 39074, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 24 reviews
Pearl River RV & Tiny Home Park in Philadelphia, MS is an RV park at 242 Martin Rd with the highest rating on this list at 4.8 — but from only 24 reviews, the smallest sample here. That pairing is the key caveat: an excellent score on a thin base is encouraging, not conclusive. The tiny-home element in the name distinguishes it from conventional RV parks, though the supplied data did not detail what accommodation types are actually offered. Verify site availability and facilities directly.
Address: Pearl River RV & Tiny Home Park, 242 Martin Rd, Philadelphia, MS 39350, United States
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How We Selected These Places
These 12 locations were selected from supplied structured listing data only. Comparison used four visible signals: category (campground, RV park, park, state park, national reserve, museum), geographic relevance to the Mississippi corridor and the wider Memphis-area travel region, the listed guest rating, and the review count as a proxy for how many people have recorded an opinion. No site visit, inspection or first-hand testing was performed by CityPlaceList, and no field was added beyond what the supplied records contained. Amenities, hookups, pricing, opening hours and reservation policies were not available for these entries, so they are deliberately omitted rather than assumed. Where a city field was absent, the entry is described by its supplied address and state only. Entries are ordered as supplied, not ranked by score, so you can compare rather than simply accept a top-to-bottom order.
Tips
Start by deciding which category you actually need, because this list mixes dedicated RV parks, private campgrounds, state parks and a museum. Compare ratings only against similarly sized samples — a 4.8 from 24 reviews and a 4.6 from 7,088 reviews are not the same evidence. Check the state and city on each entry before assuming proximity to Memphis; several options sit in south Mississippi, Missouri or Minnesota and involve long drives. Since hookups, pricing, opening hours and reservation policies were not part of the supplied data, confirm those directly with each property before booking. Build in a backup option in the same region in case your first choice is fully booked during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How were these Memphis area family campgrounds and Mississippi river RV parks chosen?
- They were drawn from supplied structured listing data covering category, city, state, address, rating and review count. No site visits or first-hand testing were performed, and no details beyond the supplied records were added.
- Which entry has the most reviews on this list?
- Mississippi National River & Recreation Area in St Paul, MN, with 7,088 reviews and a 4.6 rating — by far the largest sample here, which makes its score the most heavily backed in the comparison.
- Which locations are dedicated RV parks?
- Two entries are categorised as RV parks: Family C RV Park in Forest, MS (4.5 from 65 reviews) and Pearl River RV & Tiny Home Park in Philadelphia, MS (4.8 from 24 reviews). The rest are campgrounds, parks, a state park, a national reserve and a museum.
- Are all of these locations close to Memphis?
- No. The entries span Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana and Minnesota. Clark Creek Natural Area in Woodville, MS sits in southwest Mississippi, while others are in Gulf Coast cities or far to the north. Check driving distance against your own route before shortlisting.
- Can I rely on the ratings to choose a campground?
- Use them as one signal among several. Ratings here range from 3.9 to 4.8, but review counts range from 24 to 7,088, so confidence varies widely. Pair the score with the sample size, and confirm amenities, pricing and availability directly, since those details were not supplied.
Conclusion
Choosing between Memphis area family campgrounds and Mississippi river RV parks comes down to matching category and location to your route, then weighing rating against review volume rather than chasing the highest number. The strongest-backed entries here are Mississippi National River & Recreation Area and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, both with four-figure review counts, while the highest raw score belongs to Pearl River RV & Tiny Home Park on a much thinner sample of 24. Since facilities, pricing and availability were not part of the supplied data, use this list to build a shortlist of three or four candidates and verify the practical details directly before you commit.
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