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Natchez Trace Parkway

Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

A slightly curvy section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall
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. Photo: NPS Photo

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
6626804027
Address
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804
DirectionsOfficial park page ↗

About Natchez Trace

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.

Hours

Natchez Trace

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 1-800-305-7417.

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Getting there

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.

Weather

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.

Things to do

Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Compass and GPS, Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Geocaching, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Picnicking, RV Camping, Road Biking, Scenic Driving, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Stargazing, Wildlife Watching.

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Natchez Trace ↗