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State Park Information

State Park Overview

Camping
The park campground provides 49 campsites equipped with table, grill, electrical and water hookups. A modern bathhouse provides hot showers. There is a dump station for self-contained trailer rigs. Sites are available on a first-come, first served basis, however reservations may be made well in advance through the visitor center. Maximum stay limit is two weeks.

Reservations may be made for campsites and are recommended during major holidays Call to reserve 1-901-876-5215

Group Camping

There are two group camps at Meeman Shelby. The groups camps are available to youth groups and can accommodate up to 140 (Piersol Group Camp) and 100 (Mississippi River Group Camp) persons. They consist of a large dining hall fully equipped for food preparation and serving, clusters of group cabins, bathhouses and one with a swimming pool. Campers need only provide linens, food, medical and sanitary supplies and staff. At Piersol Group Camp, bathroom facilities are attached to the bunkhouse and there are 4 showers. At the Mississippi River Group Camp, there are separate showers and restrooms.

Group camps are available from April through October, the camps are rented by the week only during the summer months and on week-ends at other times. Reservations should be made well in advance through the visitor center.

Reservations may be made for campsites and are recommended during major holidays Call to reserve 1-901-876-5215.

Trails
Trails open year round

More than 20 miles of hiking trails meander throughout the park. Some are located in the Mississippi River bottoms and are off limits during managed hunts. Bicycle trail accessible to persons with a disability

Picnicking
There are 300 picnic tables and grills scattered throughout the park. Each is conveniently located - restrooms, water fountains and playgrounds. Several picnic shelters are available for rent for large family and other group gatherings. 7 picnic pavilions available

The recreation lodge facility is an air conditioned building with chairs and tables that can accommodate up to 100 people.

For reservation information call 901-876-5215

Boating
There are two fishing lakes on the park, Poplar Tree Lake and Piersol Lake. Year-round fishing is available on 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake. Some outstanding largemouth bass have been taken from this picturesque lake. Other species include bream and catfish. Rental jonboats are available at the park boat dock, but many enjoy fishing from the pier or bank. Personally owned boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake for a small launch fee, but no gasoline motors are allowed.

Special fishing permit required-can be obtained from park office

Free launch ramp available on Mississippi River

A park fishing permit is required for anglers between the ages of 16 and 62. TWRA Fishing License Information

Fishing and Hunting
There are two fishing lakes on the park, Poplar Tree Lake and Piersol Lake. Year-round fishing is available on 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake. Some outstanding largemouth bass have been taken from this picturesque lake. Other species include bream and catfish. Rental jonboats are available at the park boat dock, but many enjoy fishing from the pier or bank. Personally owned boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake for a small launch fee, but no gasoline motors are allowed.

Special fishing permit required-can be obtained from park office

Free launch ramp available on Mississippi River

A park fishing permit is required for anglers between the ages of 16 and 62.



More Info

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Nature Programs
Nature Center

Nature Center Hours

March-May Saturday & Sunday 1pm-5pm

May-October Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 1pm-5pm

October-March Sunday 1pm-5pm

Exhibits include live snakes, fish aquarium, stuffed animal exhibit - touch table and a Native American exhibit.

Special programs at the center include live birds of prey and reptile programs, making bird feeders, homemade ice cream, nature videos, deep swamp canoe trips and pontoon boat rides.

Area Campgrounds

Koa Memphis East
3300 Canada Rd
Arlington, TN
(901) 388-3053

Graceland RV Park-Campground
3691 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 396-7125

T O Fuller State Park
1500 W Mitchell Rd
Memphis, TN
(901) 543-7581

Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Prk
3971 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 332-3633

Oakhaven Mobile Home & RV Park
3080 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN
(901) 362-9780

Lalman Mobile Home Park
4200 E Broadway St
West Memphis -R
(870) 735-5226

Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River
1286 S 8th St
West Memphis -R
(870) 735-9770

America's Best Campground
7037 Interstate 55
Marion -R
(870) 739-4801

Shady Oaks Mobile Home & RV
7860 Raleigh Millington Rd
Millington, TN
(901) 872-3168

Mallard Ridge Mobile Estates
127 Mallard Pointe Rd
Atoka, TN
(901) 837-8160

Mississippi River RV Park
870 Cotton Gin pl
Memphis, TN
(901) 9462993

Meeman Shelby Forest State Pk
910 Riddick Rd
Millington, TN
(901) 876-5215



Area Fishing Related Businesses

Bass Pro Shops
6140 Macon Rd
Bartlett, TN
(901) 213-5800

Memphis Net & Twine Co Inc
2481 Matthews Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 458-2656

Nylon Net Company
845 N Main St
Memphis, TN
(901) 526-6500

Tommy Bronson Sporting Goods
109 S Highland St
Memphis, TN
(901) 458-5458

Frayser Bait Shop
2989 Thomas St
Memphis, TN
(901) 358-0006

61 Bait Shop
5227 S 3rd St
Memphis, TN
(901) 785-6364

Gator Brown's Bait & Tackle
6816 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 382-8103

Sam's Sport Stop
4081 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 386-7711

Glenn Springs Lake Store
284 Grimes Rd
Drummonds, TN
(901) 835-5253



Area Resorts and Lodging

Park Place Hotel
5877 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 767-6300

Pinkowski & Company
5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy
Memphis, TN
(901) 6842080

Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites
250 N Main St
Memphis, TN
(901) 527-7300

Waterscape Backyard Resorts
5074 Whitehall Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 766-9140

Hyatt Regency Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 7612234

Memphis Marriott East
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 362-6200

Radisson Inn Airport
2411 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN
(901) 332-2370


Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park