Terrain along the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway jumps from 70 to 1,100 feet in elevation and passes through five degrees of latitude. There are many camp sites for the adventure lovers including Rocky Springs and Jeff Busby, along the parkway that have mile markers instead of addresses, so it is necessary to view maps at the National Park Service (NPS) website for location and directions. The extra call will be worth your time because the campgrounds have access to hiking trails, historic landmarks and the scenic beauty of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The NPS site also has a complete up-to-date listing of all campsites, but here are just a few:
Rocky Springs Campground
A National Park Service campground. There are no reservations and no fees at this beautiful campground that offers drinking water, hiking and 22 sites on the parkway. See NPS website for maps.
Jeff Busby Campground
A National Park Service Campground. No reservations required, but you will want to consult the NPS website for directions. The Jeff Busby campground offers drinking water, hiking and 18 beautiful sites along the Parkway.
Natchez Trace Parkway/NPS Contact Information
5430 Pinewood Road
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-9323
nps.gov/natr/camping.htm
Nashville KOA campground has tent, cabin and RV sites in a country setting. Close to Franklin, this fun site hosts on-site seasonal music entertainment in its popular Music Barn, has a tour desk to help with shuttles to nearby Opry Mills shopping and is sure to be a hit with campers of all ages.
Nashville KOA
2626 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-0286
[email protected]
koa.com/where/TN/42148/
Two Rivers Campground is located in Nashville, just two miles from Opryland and is not far from Franklin. Offering free Wi-Fi, full RV hookups and a swimming pool among other amenities, campers can enjoy all that Franklin has to offer while also enjoying Nashville family fun. Two Rivers Mansion, Ryman Auditorium and Carnton Plantation are just a few of the nearby attractions.
Two Rivers Campground
2616 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-8559
tworiverscampground.com
Springridge RV Park is a 42-site private campground along the Natchez Trace Parkway with full hookups, laundry, cable and is open year round. Discover the beauty of the forest scenery along the parkway and enjoy nearby amenities of hiking and exploring historic landmarks. Because Parkway campsites do not have street addresses, call for location, detailed directions and reservations.
Springridge RV Park
(601)924-0947
