Can you reserve a site at Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9?

No. Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

Campground · Tennessee ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access

904 ft
Elevation

Meriwether Lewis Campground Map — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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.

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

35.52249, -87.45569 · 35°31'21.0"N 87°27'20.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Aug, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	71	77	84	87	87	81	72	59	50
Low °F	28	31	39	47	56	64	68	66	59	48	38	32
Precip in	4.4	4.6	5.4	5.6	5.5	4.8	4.8	4.1	3.8	4.2	4.0	5.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Tent camping at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

Can you reserve a site at Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9?: No. Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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