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.

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.

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, 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
is no fee for camping. There is a 14 day stay limit.

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, 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 is no fee for camping. There is a 14 day stay limit.

Jeff Busby Campground

Jeff Busby Campground in Fall

Location and type of campsites at Jeff Busby Campground.

Jeff Busby Campground Site Map

One of the campsites at Jeff Busby featuring a fire ring and picnic table.

Jeff Busby Campground in Springtime

Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1

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 first-come, first
served basis. They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations.
Drinkable water and flush toilets are available on site. Enjoy the Meriwether
Lewis site which includes hiking trails, a section of Old Trace, exhibits and
picnic areas.

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 first-come, first served basis. They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations. Drinkable water and flush toilets are available on site. 

Enjoy the Meriwether Lewis site which includes hiking trails, a section of Old Trace, exhibits and picnic areas.

Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center

The campgroudn at the Meriwether Lewis site is a great basecamp for exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee

Tent camping at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Campground

Meriwether Lewis Campground Map

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

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 spring and fall, especially during holiday
weekends. Potable water may be an issue. Plan to be self-contained.

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 spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. Potable water may be an issue. Plan to be self-contained.

Location and type of campsites at Rocky Springs Campground

Rocky Springs Campground Map

ADA Campsite

Accessible Campsite

Rocky Springs Campground Entry Sign

Rocky Springs Arrowhead Entry Sign

Rocky Springs Campground Entry Road

Road into Rocky Springs Campground

Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations.

Rocky Springs Campground in Autumn

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8

The Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates a historic travel route that helped build the young United States. The Parkway 444 miles, with plenty of stops to allow you to explore some of the history or enjoy the scenery along the way.

Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall

Built in 1848, this monument commemorates the life of Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. Lewis died near the monument while traveling the Natchez Trace in 1809. Though questions exist, most historians believe Lewis died of suicide.

Meriwether Lewis Monument (milepost 385.9) on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The elegant Double Arch Bridge won the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995. It spans Birdsong Hollow and Tennessee Highway 96. To see it from below, take the TN 96 exit and stop at the pulloff before you get to the highway.

Double Arch Bridge over Birdsong Hollow (milepost 438) on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The "Old Trace," the historic trail commemorated by the Natchez Trace Parkway today, still survives in segments. The Old Trace was the main road through the Old Southwest, connecting Natchez to Nashville by going through Chickasaw and Choctaw lands.

Old Trace (milepost 221.4) on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Mount Locust served as a family home and as a stand, or inn, for Natchez Trace travelers. Built around 1780, the home and grounds are open for visitors during operating hours.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Directions

Reviews

Campgrounds

Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8