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Recreational vehicles are a popular way to see the parkway. The length restriction for RVs is 55 feet, including a tow vehicle, and the height restriction is 14 feet. The parkway can accommodate an RV weighing up to 40,000 pounds.
Be on the lookout for cyclists! The Natchez Trace Parkway is a designated bicycling route. With a lane width of 11 feet and little to no shoulder, it is important to slow down, pass with care, and avoid distracted driving when bicyclists are present.
Please note that when Mount Locust, at milepost 15.5, is closed, there is no circular drive available for RVs to easily turn around. To make the most of your trip, be sure to check the park's current operating hours before you head out on the road!
Pulloffs Closed to RVs
The following pulloffs are closed to RVs. Sites without a circular drive are marked "no circular drive."
- MP 17 - Southern trailhead for Potkopinu section of the National Scenic Trail
- MP 45 - Mangum Mounds (bridge clearance of 11’6”)
- MP 278.4 - Twenty-mile Bottom Overlook
- MP 375.8 - Old Trace Drive
- MP 394 - Devil’s Backbone State Recreation Area
- MP 401.4 - Old Trace Drive
Bridge Clearances Under 15 Feet
| Milepost | Height Clearance | Road |
|---|---|---|
| 66.6 | 14' 8" | MS Hwy 27 |
| 118.9 | 14' 7" | Beall Road |
| 120.8 | 14' 1" | Rocks Road |
| 416.3 | 14' 10" | Old Trace Drive |
| 419.1 | 14' 7" | Old Trace Drive |
Camping
The three campgrounds along the parkway are open to RVs, but there are no hookups available. These campsites are first-come, first-served, and can fill up quickly in March and April, as well as October and November. If you require hookups, try one of the other campgrounds along the parkway.