NPS · Natchez Trace Parkway · Tupelo, MS

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8

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. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically the busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. No potable water is available. Plan to be self-contained.

First-come, first-served22 sites

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Photos courtesy of NPS photo/Brian Powers, NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Site map

Campground map of Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
Campground map published by National Park Service on Recreation.gov, credited to NPS map. Open the image for full size.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.840°50°60°70°80°90°January: 6.10 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.06 inches of precipitationMarch: 6.01 inches of precipitationApril: 5.45 inches of precipitationMay: 4.47 inches of precipitationJune: 4.05 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.94 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.75 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.11 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.44 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.32 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 47.6°F averageFebruary: 50.9°F averageMarch: 58.4°F averageApril: 65.2°F averageMay: 73.2°F averageJune: 79.8°F averageJuly: 82.3°F averageAugust: 82.2°F averageSeptember: 77.2°F averageOctober: 66.6°F averageNovember: 55.9°F averageDecember: 49.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Port Gibson 1 NE, 12 miles from the campground at 120 feet, station USC00227132 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 56 inches a year.

Getting there

At mile post 54.8 exit off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Take the first right to enter into the campground. Latitude: 32.08645 Longitude -90.79871

Nearest townTupelo, Mississippi
Coordinates32.0874° N, 90.7988° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗40 mi
RV sales & serviceCamper Corral ↗49.8 mi

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Guidebooks for Natchez Trace Parkway and Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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  • Exploring coastal Mississippi
    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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  • Civil War Mississippi
    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8?

No. Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 Official Website

How many sites does Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 have?

22 sites.

Source: Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 Official Website

What is the nearest town to Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8?

Tupelo, Mississippi.

Source: Getting there

What if Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Springs Recreation Area (46.8 mi, first-come), Delta National Forest - Camping (47 mi), and Blue Lake Recreation Area (50.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 in?

Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 is a Natchez Trace Parkway campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Natchez Trace Parkway