Natchez Trace Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)

QUICKLINKS:

What Is The Natchez Trace Parkway?

The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River, through Alabama, to salt licks in today's central Tennessee. Today, visitors can experience this National Scenic Byway and All-American Road through driving, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.

Camping

There are three campgrounds located on the Parkway. No reservations required to camp at these primitive sites. Other campgrounds can be found along the Parkway corridor that offer full hookups.
more...

Bicyclist on the Parkway ride single file for safety.

BIKING

The Parkway is a designated bike route and is popular during the spring and fall. Plan your trip with useful information about bicyle related services available along the Parkway.
more...

SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year, there are many cultural events such as Pioneer Days, Dulcimer demonstrations, and heritage programs. Check the calendar of events to see what will be happening when you visit.

more...

STORIES

The heaviest use of the Old Trace was from 1800 to about 1825 by men, known as "Kaintucks," who floated down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and returned north on foot. But the stories of the Old Trace reach far beyond the early 1800s. They include Mound Builders, Natchez, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians, preachers, bandits, slaves, soldiers, settlers, and even Meriwether Lewis.

more...

Write to

Natchez Trace Parkway
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(800) 305-7417

Parkway Business
(662) 680-4025

Fax

(662) 680-4034

Climate

In the summer, expect hot and humid weather throughout the length of the Parkway, high temperatures typically in the 90s. In the winter, because the Parkway spans 444 miles north and south, conditions vary greatly. Expect very mild winters near Natchez with only occasional freezing. In Tennessee, snow and icy bridges are common. Spring and fall are very pleasant. Call 1-800-305-7417 for road conditions.