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Parkway Detour in effect near Ridgeland
An 8-mile section of the Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic on March 14, 2012, due to a major safety hazard that has developed near milepost 94.8 between Ridgeland, MS, and Clinton, MS.
Bicycle-Only Campgrounds
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The bicycle-only campgrounds provide primitive camping for visitors who are biking the Natchez Trace Parkway. By using the Parkway campgrounds, bicycle-only campgrounds, and communities near the Parkway, you can plan your trip to ride between 30 and 60 miles each day. Each Parkway campground provides tent sites, picnic tables, and fire grates throughout the year. Water is available throughout the year inside Parkway restrooms; outside water sources may be unavailable during winter months. More information on the five bicycle-only campgrounds can be obtained by using the following links: Kosciusko bicycle-only campground, at milepost 159 Witch Dance bicycle-only campground, at milepost 234 Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center bicycle-only campground, at milepost 266 Colbert Ferry bicycle-only campground, at milepost 327 Tennessee Highway 50 bicycle-only campground, at milepost 408 To get more information for planning your trip, including Parkway rules, bicycle services, and supplies, please click here. |
Did You Know?
The "Kaintucks", or boatmen from the Ohio River Valley, would walk approximately 500 miles from Natchez to Nashville along the Natchez Trace in about 30 days.