T.O. Fuller State Park

About the only redeeming quality of this place was the location and how close it is to all the places we wanted to see in Memphis. We booked on our way in to Memphis over the phone and were given site 14. We got in late with very little light and didn’t even see the tree above our camper until the next morning. There were PLENTY of other spaces available, but we were given one where the pad had been broken up and pushed off into the dry creek behind our camper. We parked and woke up the next morning to see that not even six inches from the top of our camper was a tree that had broken and was only being held up by the other tree next to our camper. It was INCREDIBLY dangerous for us to be parked there. The very little time we spent at the site, we stayed in our camper because the entire campground smelled of sewage. The campground host was incredibly rude and came by twice to tell us that he had no record of us being registered. We packed up and left because we weren’t about to deal with so many issues. I would not recommend this place.

A nice little spot, just outside of metropolitan Memphis. Not remote at all but tucked into the forest. Laundry and showers were basic and nice. Staff was friendly and helpful when I called for info, very easy to arrive after hours. I just went right in and my reservation confirmation was left posted at my spot. A useful and satisfying spot for a cross country driver. Spots were a bit small but I liked having my tent tucked by the trees. Fellow campers were quiet and respectful.

Definitely not located in the most appealing part of Memphis. But once you get to the park, it’s Actually very nice. Most of the sites are shaded and relatively level. The restrooms and showers are dated but are kept up. I read the reviews for most people are getting three bars of Verizon LTE. Site 11 only receives one bar of LTE and service fluctuates between One bar of LTE and two bars of 3G.

The park is quiet but it is probably one of the worst parts of Memphis. At least the drive to it is. The park itself is okay (minus the severely unlevel site I was on) but the roads and neighborhoods you go through to get here are sketchy. We stayed here just to get out of the house. Will definitely not be back but now we know. I had water in my fresh tank so didn’t use theirs. Lot to pull into was huge with 50 amp service. Lot was right next to unkempt woods so not a lot of room once set up.

We got to this campground on a Friday night so the office was already closed. No problem. They had a campground host onsite in November (!) and he got us checked right in. He was really lovely to talk to. Bathrooms are older but were fine. Lots of hot water. Our site was not very level, but I think it was on par with other campgrounds. The park is beautiful and was very quiet when we were there. It was about 1/3 full. It is at one edge of Memphis, but getting around town wasn't a problem. I think we were about 10-15 minutes from the Lorraine Motel, which is now a wonderful museum. Go there if you have the chance.