National Park Service · Mississippi
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
National Park Service · Mississippi, United States · in Natchez Trace Parkway
- Sites
- 22
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 55 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 226 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Nearest town
- Tupelo
- Address
- Tupelo, MS, 38804
- Phone
- (662) 680-4027
Site map
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About
Rocky Springs Campground, milepost 54.8, on the southern end of the Parkway, includes a 22-site campground, picnic tables, intermittent restrooms, a section of the Old Trace, self-guiding walking trails through the old town site. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically the busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. Potable water may be an issue. Plan to be self-contained.
Fees
No fee. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 37° | 15° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 64° | 45° | 16° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 71° | 53° | 30° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 76° | 57° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 85° | 68° | 56° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 74° | 62° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 76° | 71° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 76° | 70° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 91° | 72° | 61° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 79° | 59° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 52° | 26° | 80° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 60° | 44° | 27° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- NST - Rocky Springs Section Campground Spur Trail · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
PG Rocky Springs Trail 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - NST - Rocky Springs Section Picnic Area Spur Trail · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
PG Owens Creek Trail 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there - NST - Rocky Springs Section Historic Trace Spur Trail · 0.6 mi as the crow flies
PG Rocky Springs Trail 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Rocky Springs Trail · 0.7 mi as the crow flies
Rocky Springs Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Rocky Springs Town Site Self Guiding Trail · 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Rocky Springs Town Site Self Guiding Trail 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there
All 78 trails in Natchez Trace Parkway
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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All public campgrounds in Mississippi · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.