Fort Pillow Camping
Camping at Fort Pillow
Fort Pillow State Historic Park is located on the western edge of Tennessee, about 40 miles north of Memphis, overlooking the Mississippi River. The park combines scenic bluff-top views with a landscape shaped by centuries of history and cultural significance. Visitors can explore historic fortifications, hike the trail system, and enjoy views of the river.
Camping options include a family campground with electric and water hookups and primitive sites with a central water source. Group camping is also available and can accommodate up to 200 people. Looking for more adventure? Hike out to our backcountry campsite on the Blue Chickasaw Bluff Trail.
Fort Pillow Family Campground
The Family Campground has campsites that accommodate RVs and campers with 20, 30, 50-amp electrical and water hookups. The sites vary in length, and some can accommodate rigs up to 60 feet. There are some sites with 20-amp electrical hookups and water stations available nearby.
Also located in the Family Campground are nine primitive campsites. There are no electrical or water hookups, but water is close to each site. Each campsite has a grill/campfire pad, a picnic table, lantern holder, and pea gravel for tent set-up. The area consists of a roomy forest setting and two full-service accessible bathhouses.
The campground is trashcan-free and has a dump station, a dumpster, recycling bins, and a spot for gray and black water. The dump station and dumpster are conveniently located at the campground entrance.
Backcountry Campsite
There is a designated backcountry site located on the Blue Chickasaw Bluff Trail. The hike in is a little less than one mile. The closest water source is in the family campground about one-half mile away. There are benches and a fire ring. An available outhouse is the result of an Eagle Scout project.
The trail to backcountry camping is hilly and moderately difficult. Please check in at the park office or museum prior to heading out.
Group Campground
A group campsite is located on the Red Historic Trail. This site is has a large pavilion equipped with full bathhouses, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. It has a large open area to set up tents. There is a small parking lot prior to reaching the campsite and overflow parking is at the butterfly garden. This site accommodates up to 200 people. Please call the park office for more information and to make your reservation.
Firewood Policy
Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.
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