Ballard Creek, Milepost 201.3

A picnic table in the forest near Ballard Creek

NPS

Quick Facts

Location:

Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 201.3

Significance:

Picnic Area

Amenities

4 listed

Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Ballard Creek is a quiet picnic area located about eight miles north of Jeff Busby Campground along the Parkway. Ballard Creek has a small parking lot with a very short looping trail that leads to a single picnic table. The picnic area is near a flowing creek and surrounded by forests, providing a peaceful place to rest, eat, and enjoy nature.