Extended Vehicle Parking

Extended parking in designated areas is permitted along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The parkway is not responsible for damage to the vehicle.
 
A black pickup truck in a parking area overlooking a two lane road through a forest.
Overnight parking must be registered.

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Please email us and choose 'Other' under category. Within the message include the following information:

  • Lot you are parking in
  • License plate number
  • Description of vehicle
    • Ex., Make/Model/Year, defining features, etc.
  • Expected return date

You will get a confirmation email stating your information has been received.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is not responsible for unattended vehicles. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicles. Parking is at your own risk.

 

Recommended Parking Lots

Northernmost Parking Lot (MP 422)
Leipers Fork Ranger Station (MP 428)
Garrison Creek (MP 427.6)
Gordon House Historic Site (MP 407.7)
Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site (MP 385.9)
Colbert Ferry (MP 327.3)
Buzzard Roost Springs (MP 320.3)
Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)
Jeff Busby (MP 193.1)
Parkway Information Cabin (MP 102.4)
Elizabeth Female Academy Site (MP 5.1)

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone:

662 680-4027
The Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, is open 9am-4:30pm seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

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