Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
Facility · Mississippi ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 164 ft
- Elevation
Located at milepost 15.5, the Mount Locust Information Center is at the site of the only remaining inn, or "stand" on the Parkway. During open hours, rangers are available to hand out maps, brochures, and answer questions about the historic house, just a short walk up the hill from the information center. Videos are available at https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/photosmultimedia/videos.htm. Please visit the America's National Parks online store at https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/store/
Getting there
Mount Locust Information Cabin is located at Milepost 15.5 off of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Latitude: 31.6869082
Longitude: -91.1891446
31.68691, -91.18914 · 31°41'12.9"N 91°11'20.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 86 | 77 | 67 | 59 |
| Low °F | 36 | 39 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 65 | 53 | 43 | 38 |
| Precip in | 6.2 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 5.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
- Can you reserve a site at Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5?
- No. Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Mount Locust Information Center Milepost 15.5
- Clear Springs Recreation Area (MS) 21.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Melrose Visitor Center 15.1 mi · Visitor Center
- William Johnson House Visitor Center 15.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Natchez Visitor Center 16 mi · Facility
- Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 35.9 mi · Campground
- Visitor Center 49.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (601) 445-4211
- Email natr_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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