Natchez Trace Parkway

Federal Recreation Area · Alabama · National Park Service

Camping

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 6626804027
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: 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

Activities & features: 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