Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV, Free camping

Sites

31 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

18003057417

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Walk in the Last Footsteps of Meriwether LewisHike · 30-60 Minutes · 1.0 mi from camp

  Follow last footsteps of explorer Meriwether Lewis on a section of the Old Natchez Trace and visit his burial site. National Park Service

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• Walk in the Last Footsteps of Meriwether LewisHike · 30-60 Minutes · 1.0 mi from camp

  Follow last footsteps of explorer Meriwether Lewis on a section of the Old Natchez Trace and visit his burial site. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Kittrell HillPeak · 840 ft · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cothran HillPeak · 889 ft · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• Crockett FallsWaterfall · 18.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.