What are the hours at Natchez Trace Parkway?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Natchez Trace)

Does Natchez Trace Parkway require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Natchez Trace Parkway. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Natchez Trace Parkway open right now?

Q: Is Natchez Trace Parkway open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Natchez Trace Parkway is partially closed. Current Park Closures

Parkway · AL,MS,TN

Partially closed

Natchez Trace Parkway is partially closed.

Why this statusCurrent Park Closures

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states.

Type: Parkway
State: AL,MS,TN
Nearest town: Tupelo

About Natchez Trace Parkway

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.

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Visitor info

Address2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone(662) 680-4027

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Natchez Trace

Getting thereDirections to the Natchez Trace Parkway vary depending on what part of the tri-state Parkway you are trying to reach. There are more than 50 roads that access the Parkway in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. For specific questions concerning how to get to a certain portion of the Parkway, please call the Visitor…

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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail 42 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Natchez Trace Parkway's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Current Park Closures Full method: how we check park status.