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Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
NPSNational Park Service — Tupelo · Mississippi · Natchez Trace Parkway
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Natchez Trace Parkway |
| Location | Tupelo · Mississippi · Natchez Trace Parkway · 35.52249, -87.45569 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | +1 (800) 305-7417 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-21.
From the official listing
The Meriwether Lewis Campground at milepost 385.9, on the northern end of the parkway, includes a 31-sites campground, flush toilets, hiking trails, a section of the Old Trace, picnic areas, and exhibits. Campground sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends.
Directions, from the listing
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: 35.522516 Longitude: -87.455926
GPS Site Address: 190 Meriwether Lewis Park, Hohenwald, TN 38462
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Trip Card — Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
Tupelo · Mississippi · Natchez Trace Parkway
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Tupelo · Mississippi · Natchez Trace Parkway |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259044 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.