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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=36.0374&b_tl_lng=-91.373&b_br_lat=31.5442&b_br_lng=-86.958","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Natchez%20Trace%20Parkway","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C80016C-1DD8-B71B-0B91B2FA75DF0C02.jpg","title":"Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall","alt":"A slightly curvy section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7FFB07-1DD8-B71B-0B35C15D0834A556.jpg","title":"Double Arch Bridge over Birdsong Hollow (milepost 438) on the Natchez Trace Parkway","alt":"View of the Double Arch Bridge from Birdsong Hollow","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7FFE3F-1DD8-B71B-0B9E86CB3BBD9041.jpg","title":"Mount Locust Historic House (milepost 15.5) on the Natchez Trace Parkway","alt":"Mount Locust Historic House","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7FFFCC-1DD8-B71B-0B86D0A48B59ADCE.jpg","title":"Old Trace (milepost 221.4) on the Natchez Trace Parkway","alt":"A foggy section of the Old Trace in autumn","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Road Biking","Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","RV Camping","Compass and GPS","Geocaching","Fishing","Freshwater Fishing","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","African American Heritage","Archeology","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","Enslavement","Farming and Agriculture","Plantations","Military","Battlefields","Native American Heritage","Transportation","Bridges","Roads, Routes and Highways","Wars and Conflicts","War of 1812","Civil War","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Fire","Night Sky"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Natchez Trace","description":"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 662-680-4027.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"6626804027","email":"natr_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266","description":"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 we will be glad to show you our movie. Other videos are available at https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/photosmultimedia/videos.htm. The bookstore is open from 9am-4:30pm. You can also visit the America's National Parks online store at https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/store/","url":"http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":34.329895,"lon":-88.709616},{"name":"Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5","description":"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, rangers are available to hand out maps, brochures, and answer questions about the historic house, just a short walk up the hill from the information center. Videos are available at https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/photosmultimedia/videos.htm. Please visit the America's National Parks online store at https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/store/","url":"http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":31.686908249,"lon":-91.1891445771},{"name":"Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9","description":"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 last days of Meriwether Lewis. Volunteers and rangers are on hand to help you plan your visit and discuss the final hours of one of the United States' most famous explorers! The exhibits are open and self-guided in a separate section of the visitor center.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":35.5092180477,"lon":-87.4597089748},{"name":"Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4","description":"The Parkway Information Cabin is closed indefinitely. The Chisha Foka trail parking area is open.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":32.4262160482,"lon":-90.1259729766}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":18},{"name":"Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9","description":"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 during holiday weekends.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/places/meriwether-lewis-campground-milepost-385-9.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":31},{"name":"Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8","description":"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. No potable water is available. Plan to be self-contained.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":22}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"tupelo-national-battlefield","km":59},{"slug":"sam-d-hamilton-noxubee-national-wildlife-refuge","km":59},{"slug":"tombigbee-national-forest","km":60},{"slug":"natchez-trace-national-scenic-trail","km":68},{"slug":"brices-cross-roads-national-battlefield-site","km":85},{"slug":"holly-springs-national-forest","km":98}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=natr"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.619Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Current Park Closures","text":"Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. 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