📷 Photo by Uwe Conrad on UnsplashGraceland
Memphis, TN
Elvis Presley's 1939 mansion, including the Jungle Room, the gold records and the pink Cadillac.
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, is the former home of Elvis Presley and now a house museum. The estate in the Whitehaven neighborhood sits on Elvis Presley Boulevard (US 51), about 14 km (9 miles) south of downtown. Ruth and Thomas Moore had the Colonial Revival mansion built in 1939, and Elvis Presley bought it on March 19, 1957. It has 23 rooms on about 1,630 m² (17,500 square feet) and stands on a lot of roughly 5.6 ha (14 acres).
Among the best-known rooms is the Jungle Room, a living space added in the mid-1960s with a fieldstone waterfall and Hawaiian decor, which became a recording studio in 1976. Elvis Presley and members of his family are buried in the Meditation Garden next to the house. Graceland has been open as a museum since June 7, 1982, and has been a National Historic Landmark since 2006.
According to Lonely Planet, a multimedia guide leads you through the house; in peak season (June to August) and around important Elvis dates you should reserve in advance. The tour begins with a shuttle from the visitor complex across the street, and a free shuttle runs from Sun Studio. The Graceland website also lists an RV Park & Campground; check the details for motorhomes beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Memphis, TN
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.0477, -90.0260
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Tennessee · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Graceland?
Graceland is in Memphis, TN, at GPS 35.0477, -90.0260. It is about 32 mi from Tunica.
Can you camp near Graceland?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Graceland RV Park and Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Graceland?
Graceland is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Music highway: Nashville to New Orleans.
What is there to see near Graceland?
Places worth a stop nearby: National Civil Rights Museum (6 mi), Sun Studio (6 mi), Delta Cultural Center (48 mi) and Rowan Oak (55 mi).
When is the best time to visit Graceland?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)