Natchez Trace Parkway

Parkway · Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

Closure See 2 current alerts

A slightly curvy section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall
Photo: NPS Photo

Current alerts (2)

  • Closure

    MP 385.9 Restrooms Closed and Water Shut Off

    Due to a pipeline leak, all restrooms at the Meriwether Lewis site (MP 385.9) are closed. The campground will have primitive camping only, with no access to water, until the issue is resolved.

  • Closure

    Current Park Closures

    Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.

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Hours

Natchez Trace

Usual hours: Natchez Trace
Every dayAll Day

The Natchez Trace Parkway motor road is open all year, day and night. Operating hours for information centers and some locations do vary. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary road closures. Questions about road condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.

Visitor centers

Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266

Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266

Usual hours: Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
Every day9:00AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The Parkway Visitor Center is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266

Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5

Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5

Usual hours: Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Sunday9:00AM - 3:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 24: Thanksgiving (closed)

Mount Locust Historic Inn/Stand is closed due to structural damage. The grounds of Mount Locust are open five days per week.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5

Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9 Closed today

Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9

Today: Closed (Fall, Winter, Spring Hours, Sep 8 – May 25)

Usual hours

Usual hours: Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9
Monday – FridayClosed
Saturday – Sunday9:00AM - 4:30PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
  • Nov 30 – Feb 28: Seasonal Closure

The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center is open seasonally. Call 1-800-305-7417 for updated hours.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center Milepost 385.9

Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4

Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4

Usual hours: Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4
Monday – SundayClosed

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

The Parkway Information Cabin at Milepost 102.4 is open when Natchez Trace Parkway volunteers are present.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Parkway Information Cabin Milepost 102.4

About this park

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.