Originally settled as Gum Pond, voters decided to incorporate Tupelo, Mississippi in 1866. The city became the first to receive electrical power from the Tennessee Valley Authority on February 7, 1934. In another claim to fame, the deadliest tornado in America during the 19th century occurred in Tupelo on April 5, 1936. The storm destroyed homes only a block from the city’s most famous resident, Elvis Presley, who was only five months old. There are many fascinating historical attractions to visit in this city, including the Elvis Presley Birthplace, Tupelo National Battlefield, and Oren Dunn City Museum.
While visiting Tupelo, head to Johnnie’s Drive-In to get a doughboy. While these sandwiches made from flour and ground beef were initially invented to help the meat go further during the Great Depression, they have stuck around. Enjoy dining on one while sitting in the Elvis Presley booth where he dined as a child after the restaurant opened in 1945, and see the memorabilia and newspaper clippings on the walls.
While in this city of about 38,000 people, you will also want to sample the barbecue at Clay’s House of Pig, but be sure to get there early because they sell out daily by 2:00 p.m. as locals and visitors shop for bait and tackle in the attached business. When the afternoon snack attack occurs, head to Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen for Elvis’ Coal Roasted Banana Boat, which consists of a wood-grilled whole banana, chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers, and honey wrapped in foil. End your day listening to live music and dining on shrimp and grits at the Blue Canoe.
Located on Bear Creek Lakes, near Spruce Pine, Alabama, William Hollows Campground features many sites with electrical and water hookups. A dump station is available, and each site has a picnic table and gorgeous views of the lake.
Another fabulous option on Bear Creek Lakes is Horseshoe Bend Campground near Russellville, Alabama. A fishing pier and boat launch are located near this campground, making it easy to catch largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Each site comes with water and electrical hookups, and it has a dump station.
A third option on Bear Creek Lakes is Elliot RV Park. As with the other two choices, you will find water and electrical hookups along with a dump station at this campground near Hodges, Alabama. Elliot RV Park is also near fabulous hiking trails and has a very peaceful atmosphere. This is a popular option with canoers who love to follow the nearby 30-mile-long water trail.
It is only about 6 miles from Tupelo to Tombigbee State Park. This is a terrific place to go fishing on Lake Lee, which state officials stock with bream, catfish, and bass. This park’s activity center holds up to 50 people and is regularly used for community events. In addition to ball fields and playgrounds, there is a par-three disc golf course. This park has 20 RV campsites.
Trace State Park near Belden, Mississippi was once Davey Crockett’s home. Its 565-acre lake is a terrific place to fish for bass, catfish, redear, bluegill, and crappie because state officials stock them regularly. The lake is also an excellent spot to go waterskiing. Numerous nature trails surround the lake, and there are trails for ATVs. There are 76 RV-friendly campsites in the campground, each featuring full hookups.
Tishomingo State Park near Tishomingo, Mississippi is a terrific place to practice your compass skills on the compass courts. You will also love the shaded disc golf course and seasonal swimming pool. A gorgeous 6-mile canoe float course starts above the park and ends in the park. Canoes are available to rent. State officials regularly stock Hayes Lake with catfish, bream, and bass. While you will need a permit, rock climbing is available at this location, and there are several hiking trails. There is a developed campground with 64 sites. Each campsite comes with an electrical hookup and direct lake access. There are also numerous opportunities to go boondocking at this state park.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Alabama. Seven historic sites are connected to this monument, including the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the A.G. Gaston Motel. Consider starting your visit at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the events that transpired in the early 1960s.
The location near Gillette, Arkansas of the Arkansas Post National Monument has served as a meeting place for different cultures throughout human history. Museum staff at this location, where the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers meet, regularly host military demonstrations. You can go fishing and hike along short trails. You can explore this site’s history by following a short hiking trail. It was initially established by Henri de Tonti, Jacques Cardinal, Jean Couture, Peter Bisaillon, and three other Frenchmen in 1686 to trade French goods with Quapaw Native Americans for their furs. The site moved slightly until the United States government took over its control when it made the Louisiana Purchase.
The Natchez Trace Trail is over 60 miles long and divided into five sections. This trail is a great place to go hiking, and some areas are open for horseback riding. Each section contains several courses, with each one being an out-and-back trail. In all, the trail runs from near Nashville, Tennessee to near Natchez, Mississippi. Many of the courses follow routes laid out by Native Americans. You can get detailed maps and hiking information at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Holly Springs National Forest is in north-central Mississippi. Two areas of this forest are more developed than the rest. The Chewalla Lake area has 30 campsites, nine having electrical hookups. The lake is a favorite with anglers and an excellent place to swim in the summer. This area also has an accessible fishing pier and a boat launch. The second developed area lies around Puckus Lake. The 96-acre lake is a fantastic spot to go bass and bluegill fishing. There is a fishing pier and boat launch. A campground with 19 sites lies on the lake’s shores.
Tombigbee National Forest is in northeast Mississippi. Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers 18 campsites. Escape the summer heat by swimming in the lake. There is a 3-mile hiking trail. There is another campground at Davis Lake. Twenty-five of the 32 campsites have electrical and water hookups. A fishing pier is available. You can easily launch your vessel onto this 20-acre lake. You can also swim in this lake.
William B. Bankhead National Forest is in northwest Alabama. This forest is home to the Sipsey Fork Wild and Scenic River, the only river in Alabama to receive that designation. There are over 90 miles of recreational trails. Eight of the courses lead to stunning waterfalls. There are 52 full-hookup sites in the Corinth Recreation Area. Near the campground is a boat launch onto Lewis Smith Lake, and you can swim in the lake. Another campground is in the Clear Creek Recreation Area. This campground has four loops with a total of 102 campsites with each having water and electrical hookups. Picnic pavilions, a paved hiking trail, and a boat launch, are available.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Tupelo, MS, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Tupelo?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Tupelo from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Tupelo?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
