Camp on the Mississippi River at Tom Sawyer’s RV Park in Arkansas
West Memphis location puts guests close to carefree adventure
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Follow the example of a carefree fictional icon and spend some time on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name, “Mark Twain,” introduced readers to the fictional character Tom Sawyer in his book, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” published in 1876. His writings have traveled the globe, introducing people of all nationalities to life on the Mississippi River.
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park, a tribute to Clemens’ main character, fittingly sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in West Memphis, Arkansas, just across the bridge from Memphis, Tennessee. The unique, spectacular beauty of the area remains unspoiled by modern-day construction. Its peaceful natural setting brings back loyal RVers year after year.
Photo courtesy of Tom Sawyer’s RV Park.
Spend Time with Tom
Located within two miles of both Interstate 40 and Interstate 55, the park has 121 RV sites. Fifty sites have concrete pads, and 107 are pull-thru sites. Each full-hookup site is powered by 30- and 50-amp electricity. Many of the sites are only feet from the river’s bank, and the compelling traffic of river vessels mesmerizes and relaxes visitors in the serene natural setting. The park is on the riverside of the levee system known as batture land, with miles of manicured trails, open areas, and a rich variety of wildlife.
Traffic on the Mississippi River as it flows past Memphis.Photo: Terrance Raper.
Make the Big River Crossing
Eager to explore? At nearly a mile in length, the nearby Big River Crossing is the longest walking and biking bridge over the Mississippi River. The span offers spectacular views of the river and the city of Memphis. The bridge is open to the public every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at no charge. The Big River Crossing is part of the Big River Trail, which runs along the top of the St Francis Levee System and is accessible from Tom Sawyer’s RV Park. The trail runs 73 miles.
If biking and hiking are not your forte, it is only a 12-minute ride to downtown Memphis, with dozens of options for dining, including some of the world’s best barbecue. The Bass Pro superstore in the Pyramid, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Orpheum Theatre, and the world-famous entertainment district of Beale Street are all located in Downtown Memphis. From the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll and the home of the blues to Elvis Presley’s Graceland, all are only a short drive from Tom Sawyer’s RV Park on the banks of the “Mighty Mississippi.”
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