About Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The Natchez Trace Parkway motor road is open all year, day and night. Operating hours for information centers and some locations do vary. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary road closures. Questions about road condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.
Activities
Getting There
Directions to the Natchez Trace Parkway vary depending on what part of the tri-state Parkway you are trying to reach. There are more than 50 roads that access the Parkway in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. For specific questions concerning how to get to a certain portion of the Parkway, please call the Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Birding on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Birding on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Hiking to Waterfalls on the Natchez Trace
Perhaps two of the most awe-inspiring sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway are Jackson Falls (milepost 404.7) and Fall Hollow…
Earn a BARK Ranger Dog Tag
HEY DOGS!!! Do you want to proudly wear the BARK Ranger dog tag? We made it easy for a human…
Dogs can earn a BARK Ranger tag if their human will help. Humans finish a few activities in a booklet…
Become a Natchez Trace Junior Ranger
Do you care about exploring, learning about, and protecting the Natchez Trace? If yes, become a Junior Ranger! There are…
To earn a badge with a Junior Ranger book, complete the fun-filled activities and return your completed book to a…
Trails on the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway has trails from 200 feet to 27 miles long. There are many short nature trails, and…
Hiking the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five sections running roughly parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road.…
Today the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five separate sections--over 60 miles--developed for hiking and horseback riding. Portions…
Visitor Centers
Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9
The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center is open seasonally. It is located at milepost 385.9. At this visitor center you can browse exhibits on the…
Hours: The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center is open seasonally. Call 1-800-305-7417 for updated hours.
Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
Located at milepost 15.5, the Mount Locust Information Center is at the site of the only remaining inn, or "stand" on the Parkway. During open…
Hours: Mount Locust Historic Inn/Stand is closed due to structural damage. The grounds of Mount Locust are open five days per week.
Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4
The Parkway Information Cabin is closed indefinitely. The Chisha Foka trail parking area is open.
Hours: The Parkway Information Cabin at Milepost 102.4 is open when Natchez Trace Parkway volunteers are present.
Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
The Parkway Visitor Center is just north of Tupelo, Mississippi. A ranger is on duty to answer questions and provide information and brochures. Ask and…
Hours: The Parkway Visitor Center is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
Campgrounds
Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1
Temporarily closed due to ongoing road construction. Jeff Busby Campground at milepost 193.1, midway on the parkway, includes an 18-site campground, picnic tables, restrooms, trails,…
Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
The Meriwether Lewis Campground at milepost 385.9, on the northern end of the parkway, has 31 sites. All sites are free and available on a…
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
Rocky Springs Campground, milepost 54.8, on the southern end of the Parkway, includes a 22-site campground, picnic tables, intermittent restrooms, a section of the Old…
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