NPS · Natchez Trace Parkway · Tupelo, TN

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

The Meriwether Lewis Campground at milepost 385.9, on the northern end of the parkway, includes a 31-sites campground, flush toilets, hiking trails, a section of the Old Trace, picnic areas, and exhibits. Campground sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends.

First-come, first-served32 sites

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Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information CenterMeriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
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Site map

Campground map of Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9
Campground map published by National Park Service on Recreation.gov, credited to NPS Photo. Open the image for full size.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.930°40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.44 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.60 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.39 inches of precipitationApril: 5.64 inches of precipitationMay: 5.54 inches of precipitationJune: 4.79 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.85 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.11 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.81 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.24 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.03 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.66 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.8°F averageFebruary: 41.2°F averageMarch: 49.4°F averageApril: 58.8°F averageMay: 66.5°F averageJune: 73.9°F averageJuly: 77.2°F averageAugust: 76.7°F averageSeptember: 70.3°F averageOctober: 59.9°F averageNovember: 48.6°F averageDecember: 40.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hohenwald, 5 miles from the campground at 980 feet, station USC00404223 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 57 inches a year.

Getting there

At mile post 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. Latitude: 35.522516 Longitude: -87.455926 GPS Site Address: 190 Meriwether Lewis Park, Hohenwald, TN 38462

Nearest townTupelo, Tennessee
Coordinates35.5225° N, 87.4557° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.3 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗42.6 mi
RV sales & serviceShelby's RV, LLC ↗50.3 mi

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Guidebooks for Natchez Trace Parkway and Tennessee

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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  • Best Tent Camping: Tennessee
    Johnny Molloy, 2015
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  • Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Grueen Huffman, 2010
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9?

No. Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 Official Website

How many sites does Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 have?

32 sites.

Source: Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 Official Website

What is the nearest town to Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9?

Tupelo, Tennessee.

Source: Getting there

What if Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Harpeth River Bridge Campground (55.4 mi), Lock A (56.8 mi), and Anderson Road Campground (62.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 in?

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 is a Natchez Trace Parkway campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Natchez Trace Parkway