Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
Open year-round. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations. The Meriwether Lewis Information Cabin is open Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, weather permitting.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 8:19PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE BEDFORD COFFEE GILES GRUNDY LAWRENCE LEWIS MARSHALL MAURY VAN BUREN WARREN WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTAMONT, CLIFTON, COALMONT, COLLINWOOD, COLUMBIA, HOHENWALD, LAWRENCEBURG, LEWISBURG, MANCHESTER, MCMINNVILLE, PALMER, PULASKI, SHELBYVILLE, SPENCER, TULLAHOMA, AND WAYNESBORO.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with locally torrential downpours will develop across Middle Tennessee this evening producing rainfall totals greater than 2 inches which could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Located at milepost 385.9 on the northern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald, Tennessee, Meriwether Lewis Campground occupies a scenic ridge at the historic site where famed explorer Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition died in 1809. The campground provides 32 primitive sites surrounded by forest, each with a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. All sites are free and operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Flush toilets and potable water are available year-round. The campground does not offer electricity, showers, hookups, or an RV dump station. One ADA-accessible campsite is available along with accessible restrooms and parking. Pets are permitted with a maximum of two per site, kept on a leash no longer than six feet. The maximum stay is 14 days per calendar year. RVs and trailers up to 55 feet total length (including tow vehicle) are accommodated, with a 14-foot height restriction. Campfires are permitted only in provided fire rings and grills using appropriate fuel. Only dead and down wood may be gathered on-site. The adjacent Meriwether Lewis site offers hiking trails, a section of the Old Trace, interpretive exhibits, and picnic areas.
Directions
At milepost 385.9 exit off 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 the campground. GPS address: 190 Meriwether Lewis Park, Hohenwald, TN 38462.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| natr_interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 305-7417 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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