[Paul]

we have stayed there. It’s right on the river with boats running by all day and night. Very nice. CAUTION: if there has been any rain, more than say 1-3″s, don’t go. If floods and you will notice their electric transformers are way up on poles. If its dry and no rain in the forecast, it’s beautiful.

[Jim/Chris]

We stopped for a night and extended our stay because we enjoyed relaxing while watching the barges on the river. They have some nice sties and will easily accommodate your bus.

The advice regarding wet weather is correct. You don’t want to be there if there’s been, or about to be, significant rainfall.

Hope you get to check it out….

[Archived]

Andre, that area has an abundance of truck stops so overnighting in a truck stop is certainly possible. But as others have posted Tom Sawyer is a nice RV park because it is right on the river and the view of the river traffic is interesting. All sites are flat and pull through so it is certainly user friendly, except when the river rises.

[AL]

You’ll like it Andre as long as no recent flooding. That area of West Memphis at the truckstops is not the safest place, I wouldn’t stay there.

[Clifford]

Thanks for all the information. Looks like we will stay at Tom Sawyer as long as it isn’t flooded.

[Ronald]

Andre, be sure to go to Tom Sawyer, a very nice experience to say the least.

If in doubt about the river conditions just give them a call the day before.

Reservations are not required, but even in the off season the front row fills up by night fall. A simple phone call will reserve you a place. No prepayment necessary. There is a coach section and a fifth wheel section. If the coach section is full ask about the fifth wheel section.

The roads in the park are very dusty because of the fine river silt deposited during flooding. Be smart and drive slowly and without OTR running. Don’t follow anyone else in, wait and hang back some.

JIM

[Brady]

it’s one of my favorite places to visit!!

[Archived]

It is also one of our favorite places, Gary

[Archived]

Andre,

You’ll enjoy view. You can set on the rivers edge on a bench and watch those huge barges coming and going. Pay attention to the Tug engine noise, you can sure pick out the 2 cycle Detroits, just a screaming…..

[Archived]

We are going to stay there Sunday 10/13 on our way to Branson. Hope to see some of the rest of you.

[Andre]

Now that you’ll be stopped in Memphis. Let’s eat!

Pound for pound Memphis is one of my favorite home cooking culinary spots in America.

Here are a few:

Rendezvous, 52 S 2nd St – Globally known, they serve up the best dry rub ribs I’ve ever had. The address is easy to miss though. The place is tucked away in an alley next to the Holiday Inn on Union. This is always a “must stop” when I’m in town… and usually more than twice.

Gus’s Fried Chicken, 310 S Front St – Spicy, crispy and enough grease to spot the to-go brown paper bag. Good spicy slaw too.

The Bar-B-Q Shop, 1782 Madison Avenue – Pulled pork, ribs and Bar-B-Q Spaghetti are exceptional, but look out for the BBQ bologna sandwich. Thick deli slice bbq bologna, piled high with coleslaw on Texas toast. Wow.

The Aracade, 540 S Main St – Memphis’ oldest cafe since 1919. Country ham, grits and fried eggs over medium.

A&R, 1802 Elvis Presley Blvd – Classic, authentic southern pulled pork sandwich.

Interstate BBQ, 2265 S 3rd St – Pulled pork, brisket and ribs. A Memphis staple.

Blues City Cafe, 138 Beale St – In the heart of the blues, this place is a Memphis standard. Ribs and tamales stand up with the best of them.

Coletta’s Restuarant #1, 1063 S. Parkway East – Since 1923, the owners now span five generations. I love the cheese ravioli, but the fans go for Elvis’ favorite pizza pie – The bbq pizza. It’s fit for the King.

Bon appetit and happy motoring!