Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
Facility ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 320 ft
- Elevation
The Parkway Visitor Center is just north of Tupelo, Mississippi. A ranger is on duty to answer questions and provide information and brochures. Ask and we will be glad to show you our movie. Other videos are available at https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/photosmultimedia/videos.htm. The bookstore is open from 9am-4:30pm. You can also visit the America's National Parks online store at https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/store/
Getting there
The Parkway Visitor Center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The visitor center is located near the intersection of highway 145 and the Natchez Trace Parkway north of Tupelo, Mississippi.
GPS Address for the Visitor Center:
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
34.32990, -88.70962 · 34°19'47.6"N 88°42'34.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 51°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 51 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 63 | 54 |
| Low °F | 32 | 36 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 35 |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
- Can you reserve a site at Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266?
- No. Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 266
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- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center less than 0.1 mi · Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (662) 680-4027
- Email natr_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-06.
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