Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi   You'll discover a delightful lake called Borden Lake near Natchez Trace Parkway, and dry warm beds await you at Hilton Garden Inn Tupelo. If you're a golfer then a brilliant close by course is Big Oaks Golf Course Golf Course, and why not spend some time golfing at a nearby golf course like Big Oaks Golf Course. Dry warm beds await you at Wingate by Wyndham Tupelo, and a golf course close by is Meadows Golf Course. Camping at Natchez Trace RV Park is always a perfect experience, and the smiling people of Saltillo like to hang out close by. So many     entertaining things to do here at Natchez Trace Parkway, too great to be true. A beautiful lake like Lake Sequoyah near Natchez Trace Parkway is a wonderful location to explore, and for you golfers we recommend close by Bel-Air Golf Course. Natchez Trace Parkway has fine outdoors recreation, so you could have fun while here. Lakes? Sure, Longs Lake is in the neighborhood, and a great location to camp here at Natchez Trace Parkway is RV Campground at Barnes Crossing. At Natchez Trace Parkway through the long summer days highs are in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Natchez Trace Parkway. Legion Lake is a magnificent lake next to Natchez Trace Parkway; if you need a spot to stay       entertaining things to do here at Natchez Trace Parkway, too great to be true. A beautiful lake like Lake Sequoyah near Natchez Trace Parkway is a wonderful location to explore, and for you golfers we recommend close by Bel-Air Golf Course. Natchez Trace Parkway has fine outdoors to Natchez Trace Parkway, and Americas Best Inns Tupelo is a delightful location to get some rest. There are so many cool things to do for everyone. Natchez Trace Parkway is a splendid place for a tour when you've got to get out of the house. Natchez Trace Parkway is a pretty place that everyone loves. The prettiness of Natchez Trace Parkway is there for you to like. Natchez Trace Parkway is a popular destination for people from Saltillo. Natchez Trace Parkway gets a good deal of water; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most   rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Natchez Trace Parkway is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Tombigbee State Park is a delightful local campground, and do check out Little Turkey Lake, it's a wonderful lake. The Natchez Trace Parkway was established May 18, 1938 and originally follows an historic Indian trace, or trail, between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi. Of the 444 miles of Parkway, 423 are completed. Thanks to the dedication and foresight of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association, the President of the United States signed a measure creating the Natchez Trace Parkway, with the proviso that it be administered by the National Park Service. The Parkway preserves significant historical sites such as Emerald Mound, the second largest ceremonial mound in the United States, plantation sites, pioneer stands/inns, archeological sites/villages, pioneer and slave cemeteries and an historic housing site, part of the resettlement program of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The Trace tells the story of great leaders such as Meriwether Lewis and Andrew Jackson, and outlaws such as John Murrell and Samuel Mason. Today the 'Old Trace' is paralleled by the modern Natchez Trace Parkway. Designated as part of the National Scenic Byways Program, the Natchez Trace Parkway was named an “All American Road” in 1995 to commemorate its beauty, landscape features, historic and intrinsic qualities. The commemorative Parkway represents a means by which travelers can capture a glimpse of history not easily forgotten while also enjoying a leisurely drive along an historic landscape.     CONTACTS Email - natr_interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 662 680 4033 Write to Natchez Trace Parkway 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone Visitor Information - 1 800 305 7417 Headquarters - 662 680 4025 TRAVEL BASICS Getting There CAR - Hauling and commercial trucks are prohibited, except for recreational horse and boat trailers. Speed limit is 50 mph. unless posted otherwise. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - None Weather & Climate Winter is usually cold and damp with occasional warm periods. Spring and autumn are mild and warm. Accessibility Most restrooms are accessible, as are all parking areas at the Visitor Center and Contact Stations. Most trails are not accessible. Getting Around The Natchez Parkway is unfinished in Mississippi at the south end and in the Jackson area. CAMPING Camping along the Natchez Trace Open All Year Campgrounds are at Rocky Springs (22 sites), Jeff Busby (18 sites) and Meriwether Lewis (32 sites). There are no hookups and no fees. Camp sites cannot be reserved. Stays are limited to 15 days during periods of heavy visitation. Meriwether Lewis, Jeff Busby and Rocky Springs sites Open All Year Natchez Trace Parkway provides campgrounds to help make your visit more enjoyable. We ask your cooperation in following these rules that are established in your interest, for your enjoyment, and for your safety. 1. Campsites are first-come, first-served. 2. No fees are charged. 3. Camp and park only at sites. 4. Hours of quiet are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 5. No disturbing of the ground. 6. Please leave a clean campsite. 7. Build fires only in fireplaces; burn only dead or downed wood; observe campfire restrictions. 8. Pets must be leashed at all times (physically restrained). 10. Fireworks or firearms are prohibited. 11. Organized groups should contact the Superintendent. Meriwether Lewis Campground, located at milepost (mp) 385.9 in Tennessee has 32 campsites. Camping/picnicking supplies and gas are available four miles west of the Parkway on Tennessee Highway 20 toward Hohenwald. Jeff Busby Campground, located at mp 193.1 has 18 campsites. Rocky Springs Campground, located at mp 54.8, has 22 campsites. Individual sites have tables, grills, and a level tent site. Restrooms and drinking water are provided. No hot water, showers, electrical/sanitary hookups or dumping sites are available. Camp sites cannot be reserved. Stays are maximum 15 days during periods of heavy visitation. Peak seasons are Spring and Fall. For More Information on this campground please call 1-800-305-7417 FACILITIES VISITOR CENTER Location - The only visitor center is located in Tupelo at Parkway milepost 266. Several remote contact stations are located along the parkway. Closures - The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except December 25. User input for Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi Local climate location: RIPLEY 11 miles away Find a Business in or near Natchez Trace Parkway Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 34.29 Longitude: -88.68 Mississippi Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in Mississippi Outdoors Recreation Near Tupelo, Mississippi Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Tupelo, Mississippi, the metro area neareast to Natchez Trace Parkway. 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