Public Campground
Natchez Trace State Park Backcountry Camping — Natchez Trace State Park
Natchez Trace State Park Backcountry Camping is located in a region with rolling hills and dense forests. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Natchez Trace Parkway and Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park.
Description
Backcountry campsites are not typical walk in campsites and will require backpacking from the Visitor Center. Vehicles are not allowed at backcountry campsites. The Cub Lake Campsite is approximately 2.5 miles from the Park Visitor Center/Parking Area.
A permit, obtainable from the Visitor Center, is required in addition to site registration. Contact the park Visitor Center for additional information. 731-968-3742
Detours Nearby

Pinewood Canoe & Camp LLC
57 min away

Pickwick Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
1 hr 6 min away
Drive Time
- 38 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 27 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 44 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 51 min from Florence, AL
Location
Natchez Trace State Park Backcountry Camping — Natchez Trace State Park is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.7388367 N
88.2884523 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires

