Recreational vehicles (RVs) are a popular way to see the Parkway. 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. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a designated bicycling route. With a lane width of 11 feet, itโs important to slow down, pass with care, andย avoid distracted drivingย when bicyclists are present.
Most stops along the Natchez Trace Parkway are accessible to RVs, with the exception of those marked โno circular drive.โ The following sites are NOT accessible to RVs.
- Southern trailhead of the Potkopinu section of the National Scenic Trail at milepost 17.
- Twenty-mile Bottom Overlook at milepost 278.4.
- Old Trace Drive at milepost 375.8.
- Devilโs Backbone State Recreation Area at milepost 394.
- Old Trace Drive at milepost 401.4.
- Note for Grindstone Ford at milepost 45.7:ย RVโs can drive up to Grindstone Ford, however the overpass on the access road to Mangum Mound is only 11โ6โณ. There is adequate parking if youย want to park the RV and walk about 1/3 of a mile to the mound.
The threeย campgroundsย along the Parkway are accessible to RVs, but there are no hook-ups available. These campsites are first-come, first-served, and can fill up quickly in March-April, as well as October-November. If you require full hook-ups, you may try one of theย campgrounds on this list.
Thanks to theย National Park Serviceย for this helpful information on RVing the Parkway!
