Along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 193.1, Jeff Busby Campground sits within National Park Service boundaries offering free camping to travelers. The campground provides basic amenities including drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires and pets both allowed on site.
Access roads can be rough, so drivers should prepare for potentially challenging conditions when arriving. The location serves as a convenient overnight stop for those exploring sites near Natchez Trace Parkway or traveling the scenic parkway route. Plan to arrive with adequate supplies, as the remote setting limits nearby services.
Description
This is accessible by bike.
Jeff Busby Campground at milepost 193.1, midway on the Parkway, includes an 18-site campground, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, exhibits and an overlook atop Little Mountain. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. There is no fee for camping. There is a 14 day stay limit.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJeff Busby at Milepost 193.1 is located in Mississippi near Ackerman
Directions
At mile post 193.1 exit off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Take the first left to enter into the campground. Latitude: 33.4170 Longitude: -89.2693
Coordinates
33.417 N
89.2693 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/15/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 6/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Jackson, MS
- 2 hrs 8 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 hrs 18 min from Memphis, TN
- 2 hrs 44 min from Florence, AL
