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Posted or updated Aug 2, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway is a Parkway in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 3 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
AlabamaMississippiTennessee Parkway No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
1
Campgrounds
3
Visitor centers
4
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
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 many ways to be a Junior Ranger badge at Natchez Trace Parkway, and this fun activity book is a great place to start.
20-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Campgrounds on the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway manages three campgrounds along the length of the 444-mile Parkway. The three Parkway campgrounds are free, primitive, and available on a first come, first serve basis. They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations.
1-14 Days Year-round Pets allowed
Car or Front Country Camping
Discover Women's History on the Natchez Trace
To learn more about the women who historically worked and lived along the Natchez Trace Parkway, follow these sites from Natchez, MS, up to Nashville, TN, or vice versa. There is no designated starting or finishing place.
0-10 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
See all 27 things to do in Natchez Trace →
Activities the NPS lists for Natchez Trace.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingCar or Front Country CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 6626804027
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804
- Coordinates
- 33.7800, -89.0309· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9 | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 18003057417 | Yes |
| Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5 | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 3:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 3:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 3:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 3:30PM · Sun 9:00AM - 3:30PM | 601-445-4211 | Yes |
| Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4 | Daily: Closed | 18003057417 | Yes |
| Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266 | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 662-680-4027 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | Yes, up to 55 ft | Free | — |
| Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 | 31 | 0 | 32 | Yes, up to 55 ft | Free | — |
| Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 | 22 | 0 | 22 | Yes, up to 55 ft | Free | — |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.