Tennessee / Lewis County / Natchez Trace Parkway

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Maximum stay is 14 days per calendar year.

About

Meriwether Lewis Campground sits at milepost 385.9 on the northern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway, nestled on a ridge at the historic Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site. This free, first-come, first-served campground offers 32 campsites surrounded by forest, providing a peaceful setting for tent campers and RVs alike. The campground provides essential amenities including flush toilets and potable water, with each site featuring a picnic table, grill, and fire pit. One accessible site is available. While the campground does not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations, campers can enjoy the surrounding historic site, which includes hiking trails, a section of the Old Trace, exhibits, and picnic areas. The campground accommodates RVs up to 55 feet in length (including towing vehicle) and 14 feet in height, with a maximum weight capacity of 40,000 pounds. Campers are limited to a 14-day stay per calendar year. Pets are allowed with a maximum of 2 per site, and must be leashed at no more than 6 feet. The campground is busiest during spring and fall, especially on holiday weekends.

Directions

At milepost 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.

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