Dispersed Camping in Shelby County, Tennessee
Showing 19 locations in Shelby County.
Agriculture RV Park
An agricultural center and fairgrounds RV park featuring multiple side-by-side rows with basic hookups. This spot is convenient for travelers passing through Shelby County, offering easy paved access and an adjacent local market on Saturday mornings.
Bass Pro Shop Pyramid Parking
A massive, paved parking lot located underneath the Interstate 40 bridge at the Memphis Pyramid. Overnight parking is permitted with security guard authorization, and the lot is regularly patrolled by armed security. While extremely convenient for visiting downtown attractions, the overhead highway overpasses generate continuous traffic noise.
Bass Pro Shops
A large retail parking lot situated near the highway in Bartlett. This location provides convenient paved parking suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a single-night stay.
Beale Street Urban Parking Zone
A collection of paid surface lots and street parking options located in downtown Memphis near Beale Street. These parking spots provide immediate walking access to the vibrant entertainment district, historic museums, and local dining. Overnight parking is generally permitted in designated pay-to-park lots, though rates fluctuate and standard street parking is metered during daytime hours.
Cracker Barrel - Germantown
A convenient stopover east of Memphis featuring designated RV lanes behind the building. Safe and well-lit parking bordered by neighboring hotels.
Cracker Barrel
Standard restaurant parking lot situated in a busy retail corridor near the highway. The parking area is relatively compact and best suited for smaller setups or Class B campervans.
Cracker Barrel Lakeland
A convenient overnight stop located just off the interstate, offering a large, mostly flat paved lot. Strategic parking behind the restaurant building can help mitigate highway noise.
Downtown Memphis Street Parking Zone
This zone encompasses on-street parallel parking spaces along South Front Street and adjacent side avenues in downtown Memphis. Located in a developing neighborhood, it offers walking access to local dining and sights, but features typical city noise and requires general urban safety awareness.
Graceland RV Park and Campground
A developed private campground located directly adjacent to Graceland. Featuring full hookups, tent sites, hot showers, and restrooms, it offers easy walking access to the mansion grounds and nearby attractions. While convenient for city sightseeing, expect urban road and airport noise.
High Point Climbing and Fitness - Memphis
A modern climbing facility parking lot located near main highways. It offers a well-lit and secure overnight option specifically for self-contained vans, with management permission.
Hilton Home2 Parking Lot
A well-lit, paved commercial parking area shared by local hotels and restaurants near the highway. It provides a convenient overnight option for self-contained vans and smaller rigs.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Campground
A newly renovated state park campground nestled in a quiet, heavily wooded forest. Features large, level, and spacious sites suitable for various rigs, alongside modern restroom facilities with heated private shower rooms.
Planet Fitness - Memphis
A standard gym parking lot off Morrie Moss Lane. While overnight signs are posted, some travelers have successfully parked overnight by asking security or management for permission.
Planet Fitness Lakeland
A paved commercial parking lot outside a local fitness center, suitable for a brief overnight stop.
Sam’s Club
A spacious retail parking lot situated in Lakeland, offering a quieter alternative for overnight stays compared to neighboring lots. The designated eastern portion of the lot provides a level surface suitable for larger rigs.
T.O. Fuller State Park Campground
A spacious and wooded state park campground located just south of Memphis. It features modern bath facilities, full hookups, and large sites, though occasional odors from a nearby municipal treatment facility can occur depending on wind direction.
Tennessee Welcome Center - Memphis
An official state welcome center offering clearly marked parking spots for RVs, buses, and campers. Located along Island Drive near the Mississippi River, it provides a safe, patrolled environment with potable water access inside.
Walmart #175 - Collierville
A convenient highway stop in Collierville offering a standard flat asphalt lot for a quick overnight stay. It is located close to retail amenities and is best suited for self-contained rigs.
Walmart Supercenter - Germantown
A busy commercial parking lot off Centennial Drive. It functions as a basic overnight parking option with close proximity to highway access.