• A curve along the Natchez Trace Parkway with fall colors

    Natchez Trace

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  • Sequestration Effects on the Parkway

    On March 1, 2013, the Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Click the link to learn about visitor center, restroom, and services impacts. More »

  • Portion of National Scenic Trail Near Tupelo Closed to Hikers

    Part of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (NOT the Parkway) near Tupelo, MS, has been closed until 2015 due to construction under Tupelo's Major Thoroughfare Construction Project. Parkway travelers may expect delays, but no detours are expected. More »

Accessibility

There are numerous activities along the Natchez Trace Parkway that are accessible to people with varying abilities. From paved overlooks and trails, to visitor centers there are opportunities to get out of your car and experience the Parkway.

**On March 1, 2013, the Natchez Trace Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. All visitors are encouraged to see how this may impact available restrooms, campgrounds, and visitor centers by clicking here.**

The following list of accessible facilities and features may help you plan your trip

Milepost Facility Services Available
15.5 Mount Locust Restroom, exhibit shelter, and grounds of historic house
17.5 Coles Creek Restroom, designated picnic table
54.8 Rocky Springs Restrooms in campground, designated campsite with picnic table
102.4 Parkway Information Cabin

Restrooms, visitor center, and multi-use paved recreational trail
122.6 River Bend Restrooms, designated picnic table
154.3 Holly Hill

Restrooms, designated picnic table
159.9 Kosiusko Visitor Center Restrooms, visitor center
193.1` Jeff Busby Restrooms, designated campsite with picnic table
232.4 Bynum Mounds Loop trail to exhibit shelter and mounds, slight grade
233.2 Witch Dance Restrooms, designated picnic table
261.8 Chickasaw Village Exhibit shelter

266

 Parkway Visitor Center Restroom, visitor center, nature trail. The park film is closed captioned.
327.3 Colbert Ferry Restroom at boat launch, designated picnic table
364.5 Glenrock Branch Restrooms
377.8 Jacks Branch Restrooms
385.9 Meriwether Lewis Restrooms, visitor center (hours vary), interpretive trail, designated campsite with picnic table
407.7 Gordon House Historic Site Trail to interpretive exhibits near home
427.9 Garrison Creek Restooms


In addition to the above locations, each pullout along the Parkway has a routed sign that can be read from the vehicle. Interpretive signs at trailheads and parking areas are also wheelchair accessible.

Did You Know?

The Sunken Trace at mile post 41.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The "Sunken Trace" at milepost 41.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway was caused by thousands of travelers walking over the easily eroded loess soil.