Natchez Trace Parkway
National Parkway · MS, AL, TN
Park Closure · Current Park Closures
Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/natr
- Location
- Natchez Trace Parkway (33.780, -89.031)
Track your visit to Natchez Trace Parkway
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9
- Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
- Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
- Trail of Tears Bell Route on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 370
- Trail of Tears Benge Route on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 400.2
- Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 328.7
Hours
Natchez Tracetoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
4
- Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9today: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
- Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5today: 9:00AM - 3:30PMDirections
- Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4closed todayDirections
- Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266today: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.