Meriwether Lewis Campground

Is nice all told. Specially since its free.

I stayed three nights this past week. Everything is paved and the heated plumbed bathrooms were nice and clean. No hook-ups, but recommend this spot if you’re in the area.

Stopped just for the overnight rest. Was a great spot and the plumbed bathrooms were spotless.

It’s easy to find, every thing is paved. Quiet spot for truck camping or tents, RV or trailer camping. Tables and fire rings at all the campsites and bathrooms.

After following the camp signs, I made it to the camp area. Wow! All paved roads, clearly marked spots, many pull through, many level. There is quite a variety of campers here... some expensive rigs, many middle of the road rigs, and some very interesting others. There are also people camping in ground tents and hammock tents. Towables, 5th wheels, lots of class Bs and Cs. Everyone seemed friendly enough, waving as they walk or drive by. The spots are very close together, so do not expect privacy. You will hear lots of conversations and even some hanky panky sounds at night. There are trash cans that are clean, and an amazing restroom that was also very clean. While I enjoyed my stay, it was not for me. Too close to others for me. Be sure to come in the middle of the week and come at noon for the best chance to snag a site.

As busy as it was I still found a quiet spot. Level pads, table and fire ring at all the sites. Will definitely add this to my repeat stop list

I did not expect to find something like this in Tennessee! Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. It is a cute little campground with clean bathrooms nearby. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site. I got in late last night and the road to get there was majestic under the stars. There are lots of trails and scenic stops along the way. Will definitely camp here again if I come back to Tennessee!

There are many concrete parking spots for RV’s and spots for camping. The parking spot also has a Littering box and a table.

Clean, well maintained, quiet. Spots have some space between them but sparse trees for separation. I am just travelling through the area but if I lived within a days drive of here I’d be here regularly.

This place is a gem! You can stay for 14 days each year because, let's face it, it's too nice for them to let people hog it. Free water in various places, garbage cans by your site, numbered sites, paved driveways and parking spaces, manicured and litter-controlled park, and a bathroom building with multiple flush toilets for each sex and sinks with running water! These are in at least two places. Picnic tables and fire rings with lift-off on a hinge grates.

Came in on a Tuesday in late October and found about 10 campsites occupied, so lots to choose from. The campsite has two adjoining loop roads. The lower loop has a bathroom with flush toilets and sinks.

The campground appears to be very well maintained. There is not much privacy between campsites as there are only a few trees and no shubbery between campsites.

We met two other camping groups that were simply delightful Americans.

I was really looking forward to this place on my way to Arkansas. However, as soon as I turned into the camping area I was “greeted” by not one but TWO off leash dogs barking and running toward my van (they were not together). Fortunately, I took vinegar spray with me when I took my dog for a walk. It was a useful deterrent when one of the loose dogs ran at us. I yelled to put the dog on leash but of course nobody emerged from the van. On the return trip I made sure to have my spray and body pointed straight toward the dog who was just waiting for me to turn around so he could attack again. If you want a flat spot, a pull through spot, or one that you can’t smell the toilets, get there early! I got there around noon and maybe 15 people were there. By sundown most spots were taken…on a Tuesday. Restrooms toward the entrance were nice with running water and flush toilets.

Nice first come free camping location just off the Trace. Grounds seem to be keep up on every time I’ve been there.

Nice location just off the Trace! Nice free getaway spot with plenty to do around.

Got here early early morning, only 1 other slot was taken. Easy to find and park. Great mornings by the water.

Super easy to find in the dark even! I enjoyed our overnight stay here. It was packed, felt super safe and just have a easy night. Recommend if you need just a quick little place to rest your head. Thanks Merriweather!

Came in for the night on stopover. All paved spots, flushing toilets with water spots Al around campground. Almost full when I got here at 3pm. So far quite.

Nice campground, toilets were clean and has fresh water

Clean, safe and an overall great place to stop on our way to Memphis. It wasn’t very busy since we were visiting in January. The bathrooms were open and clean!

Great sites for free! Plentiful, clean & convenient on the Natchez Trace.

Really enjoyed our stay. Several trails to enjoy. Lots of history to learn. Two close waterfalls to hike to. Beautiful area. Will definitely be staying again!

Lots of Interpretation signs of the history of merriweather & Chris Columbus. Love to see it. Pleasant; more popping of a campground. Gets busy

This is one of three free campgrounds that can be found along the Natchez Trace. After visiting all three, this one is by far the nicest. Located at the site of Meriwether Lewis’s death, this campground is steeped in history. There are many great hiking trails around this campground and there are amazing views. Be sure to drive down to the creek and check it out. There were 31 campsites. They are pretty close together and some of them are pretty far from the bathroom. Everything is in good condition and there are trash cans scattered throughout the campsites.

Walk down the Natchez Trace, visit the grave of Meriwether Lewis, all around a good visit. No electric, first come first served free campground, show up early and you're good to go. Beautiful park to stay

20 minutes from town. Cell phone service. Regular bathrooms with running water. There are water fountains and water pumps. Fire pits and tables at each site.

Watch out for poision ivy and posion oak!

Plenty to do. Trails to walk and some waterfalls. As much as it rained here we were disappointed with the springs and waterfalls. Place stayed very wet. Take a drive down Natchez parkway things to do both directions.

Town is 13 miles away ( easiest route is not taking the left to the parkway but go straight and you will see the sign saying turn right to Hohenwald. Town includes walmart, fast food, gas and dollar general, one laundromat, library. There is a brand new dollar general. We also discovered an elephant 🐘 sanctuary but it is not open to the public. Watch out for snakes.

Amazing Clean Safe Free Family friendly Plenty of trails and nature to explore

Boondocked here for the night.. got way more than expected! It was extremely clean. Flat, paved campsites with firepits, picnic tables, and trash cans. No water or bathrooms but a great little stop over for our trip west.

It's Free! It's opened up now and it's free! And nicer than I expected. All the sites are paved with large fire rings and picnic tables. Trash cans are pretty much everywhere. There are back in and pull through sites. Most of the sites aren't very level so plan for that. There are bathrooms down the road but only open from sunrise to sunset. Oh and did I mention it's free?!

Great place and it’s FREE! Bathrooms and trash cans. This is dry camping - no electric/dump. Water at bathrooms