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Policies + Planning

Quick Answers

Check-In: 1:00 pm
Check-Out: 12:00 pm

> Contactless check-in

> Checking in after hours

  • Cancellations: To cancel your reservation call (870) 735-9770 or email tomsawyersrvpark@gmail.com — at least 48 hours before arrival for RV sites, or 28 days before arrival for group/rally reservations - see full cancellation policy below.

  • Deposits: $15 deposit is required to reserve your spot. This deposit is nonrefundable, but you can reschedule your date, instead of cancelling.

  • Card Payments: Add a 3.5% fee

  • Pets: Must be leashed and cleaned up after; some breeds are restricted — see full Pet Policy.

  • Pets: Must be leashed and cleaned up after; some breeds are restricted — see full Pet Policy.Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available for laptops + desktops only. Service is not guaranteed.

  • Site Assignment: The site number is not guaranteed, but your site type is. We may occasionally shuffle site assignments.

  • Multi-Site Reservations: The person who booked covers the full balance. To pay separately, each party should book their own reservation — contact the office and we'll split the sites.

  • Laws + Rules: All local, state, and federal laws apply on the premises. Violating park rules may mean being asked to leave without a refund.

  • Liability: Management is not responsible for accidents, injuries, or losses of any kind.

Before You Book

DEPOSITS:
Deposits are nonrefundable for any reason, including weather, illness, or a change of plans. You can reschedule your dates instead of cancelling.

RESCHEDULING:
You can reschedule your dates and transfer your deposit to a new date within the same calendar year — just call and give us new arrival/departure dates. Frequent changes may incur a $10 fee.

DISCOUNT REQUESTS
(like Good Sam):
Must be requested before final payment. The names on the membership must match the reservation name.

Note: Good Sam membership is not the same as Good Sam Roadside Assistance.

Cancelling a reservation

HOW TO CANCEL: Call (870) 735-9770 or email tomsawyersrvpark@gmail.com.

Note: Your reservation is not officially cancelled until you get a confirmation email from us.

CANCELLATION DEADLINES:

  • RV Sites: 48 hours notice — by 1:00 PM, two days before arrival.

  • Group/Rally Reservations: 28 days notice — by 1:00 PM, four weeks before arrival.

Late Cancellation: If you cancel after the notice deadline above, your deposit is still forfeited — the deposit is nonrefundable regardless of when you cancel.

No-Shows: If we have not heard from you, your site will be released at 8:00 AM the day after your scheduled arrival and your deposit will not be refunded.

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Before You Arrive

PAYMENT:
On your arrival date, we will call you to take your full payment over the phone.

All sales are final. Once payment is accepted, there are no refunds due to early departure or inclement weather, being asked to leave, or switching to a lower priced site after arrival.

CARD PAYMENTS: Add a 3.5% fee.

River Stages + Flood Alerts

We sit right on the banks of the Mississippi. It’s what makes our park so special, but it also means river levels can occasionally affect our operation. Here’s what you need to know:

PARK CLOSURES NOTIFICATIONS: We monitor the river closely and will know well in advance of any flood stage. (We do not flash flood.) We'll contact you directly if the flood stage affects your upcoming reservation.

Spring is high-water season. Flooding is rare, but river levels do run higher during the spring months. Please keep this in mind when booking ahead. Call us if you have questions: (870) 735-9770.

Check-In: 1:00 pm
Check-Out: 12:00 pm

Early Arrival: Early check-in costs $15 — subject to availability and office approval.

Late Arrival: Call by 8:00 AM the next day, or your site may be released.

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Contactless Check-In

How it works:

  1. Call (870) 735-9770 to make a reservation in advance.

  2. On your arrival date, we will call you to take your full payment over the phone.

  3. Upon arrival, stop at the "Contactless Check-In Station” on the office porch. Pick up your envelope which contains a park map, your receipt, and a car pass.

  4. Drive to your assigned site once you have your envelope.

NOTES:

Only park on your registered site — do not take a site reserved by another guest.

Rules, regulations, and additional information can be found on the park map pamphlet in your envelope.

Checking-In After Hours

WITH A RESERVATION:

  1. Stop at the Contactless Check-In Station on the office porch and pick up your envelope.

  2. Proceed to your site.

WITHOUT A RESERVATION:

If you are driving in after hours and do not have a reservation:

  1. Stop at the Contactless Check-In Station on the office porch. Find the envelopes marking which sites are available for at least one night.

  2. Fill out the envelope, add cash, and place it in the drop box.

  3. Drive to the available site.

During Your Stay

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Collection of various green and dark green bushes and shrubs.

Speed limit:
5 MPH

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Sites + Parking

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  • Stay in your registered site (a site that appears empty may still be reserved).

  • No driving on grass or through unoccupied sites.

  • If your vehicle does not fit, use overflow parking.

  • No tent sites are available.

  • No washing vehicles at your site.

Amenities

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available park-wide for laptops and desktops only. Service is not guaranteed. We cannot support personal routers.

Cable: Not available, but local Memphis channels are received with an antenna.

Bathhouses + laundry: Please help keep these clean.

Safety

Riverbank: Use caution near the water.

Ponds: No boats, kayaks, canoes, or swimming.

Children: Must be supervised at all times.

⚠️ Warning: No digging or long stakes due to underground utilities

Visitors: Check in at the office first; you're responsible for their conduct.

Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Conduct: No rowdiness, loud music, abusive language, or violent behavior.

Soliciting is not allowed.

Trash: Keep your campsite clean. Do not leave trash out.

There is no trash pickup at your site. The dumpster for dropping trash is marked on the map. You may dispose of only household garbage in the dumpster.

Courtesy + Conduct

Pet Policy

We are pet-friendly and invite you to bring your dog. We ask that you abide by the following rules while at the park. If you do not abide by this policy, you may be asked to leave the park and forfeit your deposit.

  • Leash: Required at all times. Do not allow your pet to disturb your neighbors

  • Clean Up: Promptly pick up all solid waste material and dispose of it appropriately

  • Unattended Pets: Do not leave pets unattended outside. No tethers/tie-outs allowed

  • Noise: Please keep pets quiet — no excessive barking

  • Facilities: Pets are not allowed in facilities like the bathhouse

⚠️ Restricted breeds: Due to our insurance, we do not allow pit bulls, American bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers, Dobermans, Rottweilers, or mixes of these breeds. If you do bring these dogs into the park, we will ask you to leave without a refund.

Fire Policy

  • Fire Pit is REQUIRED: bring your own fire pit — we do not provide one. The pit must have legs to keep it off the ground. Do not remove rocks from surrounding area.

  • Placement: Fire pits must be placed on gravel only, never on grass.

  • Extinguishing: Before you leave the campground, fires must be fully extinguished. Dispose of ashes properly; fires may be restricted at certain times.

⚠️ Never leave a fire unattended.