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Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8

Image of Rocky Springs campground in autumn, including two picnic tables and two fire rings

Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations.

Photo: NPS Photo

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.

Campsites

22
Total Sites

Contact

Phone6626804027
Emailnatr_interpretation@nps.gov
WebsiteOfficial NPS Page

Location

Milepost 54.8 Natchez Trace Parkway
Hermanville, MS 39086

Fees

No fee$0.00

Hours

The campground is open year-round, first-come, first-served.

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Reservations

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.

Directions

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

Weather

Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state, and from June through November, the state is occasionally affected by hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Check local forecasts.

Accessibility

wheelchair Access

Yes

cell Phone Info

Bad, if any reception.

fire Stove Policy

Fire Rings provided and campfires are allowed.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

No electric or plumbing hookups. The length restriction for RVs is 55 feet, including a tow vehicle, and the height restriction is 14 feet. The Parkway can accommodate an RV weighing up to 40,000 pounds.

rv Max Length

55

additional Info

Potable water may be an issue and toilets are closed intermittently. Plan to be self-contained.

trailer Max Length

0

ada Info

Services available: restrooms in campground, designated campsite with picnic table.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Limited Development Campground