Natchez Trace Parkway

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Biking activity
• Camping activity
• Horseback riding activity
• Scenic drives & overlooks scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Picnicking along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Events

• Movies on the Trace: National Treasure | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)
• Hands-on-History: Skills of Yesterday with the Tombigbee Pioneers | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266) 10:00 AM–02:00 PM · This event will take place at the Parkway Visitor Center at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.
• Movies on the Trace: Hoppers | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)
• Movies on the Trace: Migration | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)
• North Mississippi Dulcimers Performance | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)
• Movies on the Trace: Land Before Time | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266) 06:30 PM–09:00 PM · The movie will be on the lawn to the right of the main Visitor Center entrance. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium indoors.
• Welcome the Holiday Season with the North Mississippi Dulcimers! | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · This event will take place in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.
• North Mississippi Dulcimers Performance 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · This event will take place in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Commercial vehicles : Prohibited on the Parkway (call 662-680-4014 for bus permits)

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Limits

Overall maximum length: 55 feet, including a towed vehicle

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 662-680-4027.

Weather & when to go

Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 90's in summer and often heat indices are over 100°F. Winters are mild with daytime temperatures around 50°F but lows below freezing are not uncommon. Thunderstorms are common in the southeast and the southern part of Mississippi is occasionally affected by hurricanes. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

⚠ Park closure: Current Park Closures

Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.

Visitor center

Beech Springs Bicycle Camp (Parkway VC), Milepost 266

Visitor center

Blackland Prairie section Northern Terminus Trailhead, Milepost 266

Visitor center

Blackland Prairie section Northern Terminus Trailhead, Milepost 266

Visitor center

Buzzard Roost Springs, Milepost 320.3

Visitor center

Colbert Ferry Boat Ramp Area, Milepost 327.3

Visitor center

Emerald Mound, Milepost 10.3

Visitor center

Garrison Creek and Highland Rim Section Northern Terminus, Milepost 427.6

Visitor center

Garrison Creek and Highland Rim Section Northern Terminus, Milepost 427.6

Visitor center

Garrison Creek and Highland Rim Section Northern Terminus, Milepost 427.6

Visitor center

Gordon House Historic Site, Milepost 407.7

Visitor center

Gordon House Historic Site, Milepost 407.7

Visitor center

Gordon House Historic Site, Milepost 407.7

Facilities on the park map

10 bench, 2 changing table, 3 defibrillator, 3 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 50 picnic area, 57 restroom, 42 visitor information, 11 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 Jeff Busby Campground at milepost 193.1, midway on the parkway, includes an 18-site campground, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, exhibits and an overlook atop Little Mountain. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. There · 18 campsites · Accessibility: Services available: restrooms, designated campsite with picnic table.
• Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 The Meriwether Lewis Campground at milepost 385.9, on the northern end of the parkway, includes a 31-sites campground, flush toilets, hiking trails, a section of the Old Trace, picnic areas, and exhibits. Campground sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially du · 31 campsites · Accessibility: Services available: restrooms, visitor center (hours vary), interpretive trail, designated campsite with picnic table.
• 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 Trace, self-guiding walking trails through the old town site. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically the busiest during the s · 22 campsites · Accessibility: Services available: restrooms in campground, designated campsite with picnic table.

Nearby

• Shenandoah Valley Farms Airport