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There are more than a dozen options for camping on the Natchez Trace Parkway corridor, three in the park, and many others just outside the park. The three Parkway campgrounds, including Meriwether Lewis (Milepost 385), are free, primitive, and available on a first come, first serve basis. They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations.
190 Meriwether Lewis Park, Tupelo, MS 38804
At mile post 385.9 exit off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. At the dead end turn right, follow to the fork in the road and turn right. Take the second right to enter into the campground. Latitude: 35.5069 Longitude: -87.454841
This was a Beautiful Campground!!! I live near Nashville and can't afford much at the moment. Very dark and creepy at night.. lol.. VERY DARK!!!! No unruly people. I could only stay one day. I am building a little more here and there so I can have what is needed for camping. Internet service was present at times. Phone service was a challenge as it was. I played a few offline games on my tablet. You know, camping is a place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. If you want to camp at a place where you can put technology down for a little while, you will be forced to at Meriwether Lewis Campground!!!! I will work my way around to other Campgrounds but this place will be one I will revisit!!!!
Great campground! Not many people were there. We said for 4 days. Plenty of space between sites. A lot of trees to set up a hammock and get shade. There was 2 water spigots and 1 bathroom with a handful of stalls. No showers that I saw. All kinds of flowers are blooming this time of year. We tried to hike the loop, but it was really overgrown and the ticks were bad.
Can't beat the price!!! Zero! Nice clean bathrooms, but no showers. No hookups so be sure your fresh water tank is full and generator (if you need electricity and have one) has enough fuel. Quiet too. Best sleep we had for a while.
This is a really beautiful campground. It was easy to find a spot and the restrooms are very clean. There is no fee for camping and it is first come, first serve. The hikes are beautiful!
Loved this cool retreat away from Nashville. There were some lovely picnic spots along the river and great hiking. We came in on a Thursday, late afternoon, and there were three camping spots left so you may have a hard time finding an open spot by Friday evening would be my guess. The camping spots were great and very accessible for motorcycles. Our neighbors were super friendly and you could definitely bring your dog here! Check out the little historical cabin that commemorates Merriweather Lewis (of Lewis and Clark fame) and his untimely death.
