Natchez Trace Parkway — Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS Hours and Location

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS   38804Driving Directions
Phone: (800)305-7417(800)305-7417 Maps & Directions

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Parkway

Operating Hours & Seasons

Natchez Trace

The Natchez Trace Parkway 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.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:Open 24 hours
• Monday:Open 24 hours
• Tuesday:Open 24 hours
• Wednesday:Open 24 hours
• Thursday:Open 24 hours
• Friday:Open 24 hours
• Saturday:Open 24 hours

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No entrance fee
  There is no fee to enter the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors can enter the Parkway, free of charge, from dozens of county, state, and U.S. roads in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Please refer to the Parkway Map for places to access the Parkway. Enjoy your visit!

About

A Drive through 10,000 Years of History

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 not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the parkway.

Directions

Directions to the Natchez Trace Parkway vary greatly 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 1-800-305-7417.

Visitor Centers

Mount Locust Information Center

Mount Locust, at milepost 15.5, is the only remaining inn, or "stand" on the Parkway. This contact station is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and rangers are available to share information on the historic structure. The site is closed December 25. Mount Locust allows you to see what the "Kaintucks" may have experienced at the road side stands. Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

The Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center is open Monday through Sunday from 8AM to 5PM. The visitor center and the comfort station are closed on December 25. Meriwether Lewis Information Cabin

The Meriwether Lewis Information Cabin is open seasonally. Call 1-800-305-7417 or 662-680-4027 for updated hours. Parkway Information Cabin

The Parkway Information Cabin is open seasonally. Call 1-800-305-7417 or 662-680-4027 for updated hours.

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 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state, and from June through November, the state is occasionally affected by hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

Permits and Reservations Information