Natchez Trace Camping
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Lodge and Restaurant Closed for Rebuild

Natchez Trace State Park

The Lodge at Natchez Trace (the Pin Oak Lodge) and Restaurant are currently undergoing a rebuild, with an anticipated reopening in spring 2028. 

During construction, the pool will be unavailable. Guests are welcome at our cabins, which remain open during construction, and a food truck at the Camp Store serves hot food.

Learn more about the new Lodge at Natchez Trace here.

Horse Stall Reservations

Natchez Trace State Park

Horse stall reservations must be made through the Visitor Center at Natchez Trace at 731-968-3742.

Campground Renovations

The Natchez Trace State Park Cub Lake Campground 2 and Wrangler Campground are both currently closed for renovations.

Additionally, we are currently upgrading our Pin Oak Campground. During this time, visitors will most likely see construction in progress, and we ask that you please excuse our mess.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact our park office.

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    Reservations

    1-888-867-2757
    1-888-TN-PARKS

    Stables Information

    1-731-968-3742

    Camp Store

    1-731-968-8176
    Downloads
    Natchez Trace Campground Map (4.86 MB)
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    Camping at Natchez Trace

    Natchez Trace State Park is located in West Tennessee, about 40 minutes northeast of Jackson, and sits within a larger 48,000-acre landscape that includes a state forest and wildlife management area. The park offers a wooded setting with multiple lakes and opportunities for hiking, paddling, fishing, boating, and horseback riding, with hunting and ATV riding available on nearby public lands. 

    Camping options include tent and RV campsites at the Cub Lake and Pin Oak campgrounds, with some Pin Oak sites offering sewer hookups and lake views. The park also features a wrangler campground for campers traveling with horses and backcountry camping available by permit.

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    Natchez Trace Pin Oak Campground

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    The Pin Oak campground has 2 bathhouses, 50-amp electric, sewer, and water hookups. The campground is located on the shore of Pin Oak Lake and can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet in length. The RV camp also offers a swimming beach, playground, picnic shelter, camping cabins, and a boat dock. 

    While this campground is open year-round, some campsites close after December 1. Campers should be aware that there is very limited, if any, cell service available in the Pin Oak campground area.

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    Natchez Trace Cub Lake Recreation Area

    Tent & RV

    The Cub Lake Recreation Area has two campgrounds available.

    Cub Lake Campground 1 has several campsites and 1 bathhouse. The sites feature 20 and 30-amp electric, and a few have 50-amp electric. All sites have water hookups. There is a strict RV size restriction of 25 feet and under. This campground is open seasonally and also has a dump station. 

    Cub Lake Campground 2 has several campsites, 2 group sites, and 1 bathhouse. The sites are primarily primitive. Water is available at the bathhouse, but not at each campsite. There is a strict RV size restriction of 20 feet and under. This campground is open seasonally and also has a dump station.

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    Natchez Trace Backcountry Camping

    Backcountry Camping

    There are two backcountry campsites that require a hike to access. Backcountry camping is allowed, although a permit is required, obtainable through the Visitor Center in addition to registering online. 

     

    Pin Oak Backcountry Campsite
    This campsite is a 11.2-mile hike from the Visitor Center parking area. 

    Cub Lake Backcountry Campsite
    This campsite is a 2.5-mile hike from the Visitor Center and parking area. 

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    Due to storm damage, alternate routes to the campsite may be necessary. Stop by the Visitor Center for up-to-date information on navigating to the site.

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    Natchez Trace Wrangler Campground

    Wrangler

    The Wrangler Campground is designed for campers with horses, located 2.2 miles south of I-40 on Hwy. 114. This campground features campsites with electric and water, two bathhouses, and a dump station. All electrical hook-ups are 50 amps. Each site has a picnic table, ground grill, pedestal grill, lantern holder, and posts to picket horses. There are 250 miles of riding trails in the park and forest. 

    While this campground is open year-round, some campsites close after December 1.

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     To reserve a Horse Stall, please contact The Stables at Natchez Trace.

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    Camping Cabins

    Camping Cabins

    The camping cabins are a unique lodging option at Natchez Trace. Five cabins are located right by the water on a grassy slope overlooking Pin Oak Lake. Each cabin has air conditioning, two bunks (sleeping four people total), a picnic table, a BBQ grill, a lantern holder, and water (in-season). All camper cabins are pet-friendly and are open year-round.

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    All rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.  A $5 non-refundable reservation fee is required.  

    Details You Should Know

    • Quiet Time

      Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Please be respectful of other campers when preparing to leave the campsite.

    • Pet Policy

      Pets are welcome on a leash and must be attended at all times.

    • Practice Leave No Trace

      Please practice Leave No Trace and pack out what you bring in. For those Wrangler Camping, please remove all horse waste from the campsite. 

    • Backcountry Camping

      Vehicles and pack animals are not allowed in the forest, and cannot access the backcountry campsites. Vehicles should remain parked at the Visitor Center parking area during your trip. 

    Accessibility at Natchez Trace

    Visit the park’s accessibility page to see detailed accessibility information.

    Plan Your Trip

    Firewood Policy 

    Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.  

    • Protect Tennessee Forests 

      To learn more about the pests that threaten Tennessee and what you can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests, click the link below.

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    • Don’t Move Firewood 

      To learn more about Don’t Move Firewood, click the link below.

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    • Find Firewood Vendors 

      Find firewood vendors near you, when you are at the park, or on the way.

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    Visit The Natchez Trace Camp Store

    The park’s camp store is your best spot for finding gear, snacks, and accessories to make your camping experience exceptional. The camp store is your go-to destination for a cold drink, a can of chili, or those matches your husband forgot to pack. 

    Before you leave, grab a souvenir or some apparel to remember the experience.

    Address: 
    22421 Natchez Trace Road, Lexington TN, 38351

    Hours: 
    Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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