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Established Camping
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
About
National Park Service
Natchez Trace Parkway
Rocky Springs is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 54.8. It includes a 22-site campground, picnic tables, restrooms, a section of the Old Natchez Trace, self-guiding walking trails through the old town site and the spring. 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. ADA Access: Services available: restrooms in campground, designated campsite with picnic table.
Fee Info
No Fee Area
RV & Trailer Information - No electric or plumbing hookups. The length restriction for RVs is 55 feet, including a tow vehicle, and the height restriction is 14 feet. The Parkway can accommodate an RV weighing up to 40,000 pounds.
Reservation Info
Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Campgrounds are typically busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Perfect Overnight
This campground is the perfect overnight spot; there are some hiking trails & historic sites to visit but, otherwise, it’s just a good spot to pull off the parkway and recharge. There are probably 20-25 sites, most if not all ate large enough for RVs or pull-behind rigs. Above ground fire pits, BBQ grills and picnic tables at most sites, off of the paved parking area(s). The bathroom(s) aren’t great, but they work! 1 bar Verizon, not enough to load any GPS or internet but you can squeeze a message out.
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Beautiful place on the Natchez Trace
This is a great campground right off the Natchez Trace. I was able to get the last spot there. After my set up I went for a walk up to the old church and remains of the town of Rocky Springs. Being a Nevada Barr fan I was delighted to see the cemetery she mentioned in one of her books “Deep South”. I had planning on staying two nights but had trouble with my refrigerator so I was disappointed that I had to leave the next day. Will definitely be back when I am in the area. I will say this is a rustic campground. There are two bathroom facilities and the third has been boarded up for years. Have your fresh water tank full when you arrive. There is no water available other than the sinks and flush toilets in the bathrooms. No shower facilities. Not an issue for me as I travel in a small motorhome. And don’t show up with a full tank of grey and black water because there isn’t a dump station. I didn’t get to hike the hiking trails. I did walk down to the water that is behind the amphitheater and it was pretty. Very quiet and peaceful place.
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A Bit Run Down, but quiet
Rocky Springs CG, MS:
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
70 yr olds in 17’ trailer:
Overall Rating: 4
Usage during visit: Moderate, 1/2 to 3/4 full
Site Privacy: 3
Site Spacing: 3.5. Some sites have very nice spacing. Others are oddly placed
Site surface: Black top
Site level: Good
Reservations: No. - Free
Campground Noise 5. Quiet
Electricity: No
Water: No
Sewer: No
Dump: No
Road Noise: 3. Lower section had moderate road noise. Semis are not allowed on the adjacent Natchez Trace Hwy.
Bathroom: 4 flush toilets. Fairly clean.
Cell Service (Verizon): 1. Intermittently messages may come through.
Setting: 4. Dense forest w nice creek to sit near and enjoy on a warm day. No sites are adjacent to the creek.
Weather: 3. Highs 70 to low 50s. Lows into the 30s
Bugs: Minimal.
Solar: Some sites, moderate. Most sites filtered sun.
Host: None
Location: Somewhat isolated. 30 minutes from nearest substantial grocery store.
Notes: Somewhat run down, some buildings in use. Only one bathroom is operational. It is in the lower section which is closer to road noise.
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Location
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway is located in Mississippi
Directions
At mile post 54.8 exit off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Take the first right to enter into the campground. Latitude: 32.08645 Longitude -90.79871
Coordinates
32.0874319 N
90.79884055 W