Memphis KOA Journey Blog
Rest and Recharge, or Stay and Play
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From I-40: Take I-55 N, 6.5 miles to Exit 14, Jericho. Please be advised, the off ramps are short and allow two-way traffic. Follow KOA signs as some GPS will take you behind the campground, KOA on southbound service road.
From I-55 Southbound: Take Exit 14. Please be advised, the off ramps are short and allow two-way traffic. Follow southbound service road under overpass, KOA on right.
*RV GPS prefer the address, if you use the town Crawfordsville
Planning a trip to Memphis in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Memphis KOA and turn your favorite festival, baseball game, concert, race or barbecue weekend into a full camping getaway. Located in Marion, Arkansas, the campground gives travelers a convenient base camp just a short drive from Graceland, Beale Street, Sun Studio and downtown Memphis, with RV sites that accommodate rigs up to 65 feet and a seasonal pool open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Memphis Pride Fest Weekend returns June 4-7, 2026, with four days of events downtown, including the Memphis Pride Festival at Robert Church Park. The celebration includes live music, drag performances, youth and family spaces, food vendors and community booths, making it one of the region’s biggest community events of the year. Learn more.
Elvis fans can plan a bucket-list Memphis trip around Elvis Week, taking place August 8-16, 2026, at Graceland. The weeklong celebration includes live performances, special guests, fan events, the annual Candlelight Vigil and the Official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, drawing visitors from around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Learn more.
The Delta Fair & Music Festival runs September 4-13, 2026, at Agricenter International in Memphis, bringing 10 days of rides, music, competitions, educational exhibits and family-friendly entertainment to the region. The fair celebrates the art, music and history of the Delta while giving travelers a classic late-summer event to build a trip around. Learn more.
The Southern Heritage Classic returns September 11-12, 2026, with the football game set for September 12 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The 37th annual Classic features the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Alcorn State University, and the weekend has grown into a major HBCU football and cultural celebration for Memphis and the Mid-South. Learn more.
The Guaranty Bank Cooper Young Festival takes place September 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Memphis’ historic Cooper-Young neighborhood. The one-day festival features more than 425 artists, two stages of local Memphis musicians, a children’s area and an International Bazaar, making it a strong choice for travelers who love art, music, food and neighborhood culture. Learn more.
Mempho Music Festival returns October 9-11, 2026, at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden. The three-day festival brings live music to a scenic outdoor setting and is a great fall event for travelers who want big-city music with a more relaxed camping base nearby. Learn more.
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, with Race Day scheduled for Saturday, December 5. Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances while supporting the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Learn more.
Wrap up the year with the Memphis Holiday Parade and Market on Beale Street, scheduled for December 12, 2026. The event includes a Holiday Market in Handy Park from noon to 4 p.m., plus a festive parade along Beale Street with holiday energy, local shopping and family-friendly fun. Learn more.
The best part of staying at Memphis KOA is that your trip does not have to revolve around one event. You can add a day at Graceland, walk Beale Street, tour Sun Studio, visit the National Civil Rights Museum, catch a Redbirds game, explore the riverfront or build your own barbecue trail across the city.
Ready to turn a 2026 Memphis event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Memphis KOA and make the Mid-South your base camp for festivals, sports, concerts, barbecue and local fun.
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