National Park Service · Tennessee
Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
National Park Service · Tennessee, United States · in Natchez Trace Parkway
- Sites
- 31
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 55 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 928 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Phone
- +1 (800) 305-7417
Site map
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About
The Meriwether Lewis Campground at milepost 385.9, on the northern end of the parkway, has 31 sites. All sites are free and available on a first-come, first served basis. They do not offer electricity, showers, or dump stations. Drinkable water and flush toilets are available on site.
Enjoy the Meriwether Lewis site which includes hiking trails, a section of Old Trace, exhibits and picnic areas.
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 | 45° | 30° | 2° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 36° | 8° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 44° | 25° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 52° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 64° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 69° | 55° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 62° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 72° | 63° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 56° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 51° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 43° | 19° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 36° | 16° | 69° | 8 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
- Little Swan Overlook Trailhead · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
ML Meriwether Lewis Trail 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Meriwether Lewis Trail · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
ML Meriwether Lewis Trail 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Meriwether Lewis Picnic Spur Trail · 0.6 mi as the crow flies
ML Meriwether Lewis Trail 4.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Footpaths Through History Self Guiding Trail · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Footpaths Through History Self Guiding Trail 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Footpaths Through History Self Guiding Trail · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Footpaths Through History Self Guiding Trail 0.3 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 Tennessee · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.