Tennessee State Parks

Plan Your Visit   Park Brochure   Park Map, Detailed GIS Park Map   Events and Programs   Directions From the East, take I-40 West to I-240 West to I-55 North, Exit 7 U.S. Hwy 61 south Vicksburg turn right at Mitchell Rd. west. Three miles to the park. For a map and specific driving directions, visit MapQuest.com.   Hours of Operation Park is open 8 a.m. til sunset. Park Office - 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Campground accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week, year round. Park Information Accessibility Campgrounds and swimming pool are accessible to persons with a disability. Green Features Points of Interest • Chucalissa Indian Museum • Graceland • National Civil Rights Museum Photo Galleries Camping

T.O. Fuller State Park
1500 Mitchell Road  |  Memphis , TN 38109
Office: 901-543-7581
Fax: 901-785-8485

NEW - Campsite Reservation System

Online reservations for campsites are now available. This service will offer visitors more ease and convenience when it comes to their park stay.
» T.O. Fuller Campground Reservations

T.O. Fuller State Park was the first state park east of the Mississippi River open to African Americans and only the second in the nation.   The park was later changed from Shelby Bluffs to T.O. Fuller State Park in 1942 in honor of Dr. Thomas O. Fuller who spent his life empowering and educating African Americans.

The park is located in Shelby County within the southern limits of the city of Memphis.  The park encompasses a total of 1,138 acres with a diversity of wildlife. With its abundance of local flora and fauna from the Mississippi flood plains to its high and overshadowing bluff ridges makes this area an ideal place for the birdwatcher or outdoor extremist. 

Historical Significance

A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp established in the area initiated Construction of the park facilities in 1938.  During excavation for a proposed swimming pool in 1940, CCC workers unearthed evidence of a prehistoric village, opening the door to a lost and forgotten civilization.  The site has since been developed as Chucalissa Indian Village and includes a village, preserved archaeological excavations, and a modern museum.

Read more about the park's history

Lodging

T.O. Fuller State Park offers forty-five campsites that are RV accessible with some sites accommodating up to 85 feet of RV space. Tent campers are also welcome. The campground has a picnic shelter, playground and bathhouse and laundry. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, lantern hanger, fire ring, grill, electrical and water hook-ups. There is a centralized dumping station near the entrance of the campground.

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Camping

Activities

There's a lot to do and see at T.O. Fuller State Park! Grassy fields provide for outdoor games such as frisbee, ballgames, and other types of open-space activities. There is a softball field, basketball and tennis courts. Children's playground equipment is located near the picnic area. The Park has over 6 miles of hiking trails from moderate to rugged. There are also annual events and planned programs to enjoy! Click a link below for more information on that activity.

Events and Programs Hiking

Picnic Facilities Swimming