Natchez Trace State Park
Notice: Restaurant Closure — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(731) 968-3742
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Construction Pin Oak Campground UpgradeWe are incredibly excited to upgrade our Pin Oak Campground. During this time, visitors will most likely experience the construction happening, and… (more)
We are incredibly excited to upgrade our Pin Oak Campground. During this time, visitors will most likely experience the construction happening, 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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Weather Backcountry Campsite RequirementsBackcountry campsites are not typical "walk in" campsites. They require a minimum hike of 2.5 miles from the parking area. A permit, obtainable from… (more)
Backcountry campsites are not typical "walk in" campsites. They require a minimum hike of 2.5 miles from the parking area. A permit, obtainable from the Visitor Center, is required in addition to site registration. Contact the park Visitor Center for additional information. Due to storm damage there are some reroutes on the southern portion that are not reflected on the map. Please call or stop by the Visitor Center prior to departing on your hike and our staff show you how to navigate around the affected area.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Camping Unit Size LimitationsCampground #1 is designed for camping units 25 feet and under. Camping units exceeding 20 feet are not allowed in Campground #2.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Restaurant ClosureThe Natchez Trace Pin Oak Lodge and Restaurant will close on December 8, 2024. We hope you will come visit our new lodge and restaurant when… (more)
The Natchez Trace Pin Oak Lodge and Restaurant will close on December 8, 2024. We hope you will come visit our new lodge and restaurant when construction is complete! While closed, a Food Truck with hot food is available at the park's camp store. Visit our website or call 731-968-8176 for food truck hours.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Natchez Trace State Park is a 36,644-acre park in Henderson County, about 12 miles northeast of Lexington.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 7 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Tennessee State Parks reservation site (itinio platform) for camping, cabins, shelters, programs; some lodges/cabins via reseze.net; golf via foreUP
- Phone
- 1-888-867-2757 (888-TNPARKS)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
Cabin Pet Policy A limited number of cabins are available at each park for guests who travel with their pets. Guests must sign a Pet Policy Liability Form (CN-1181) upon check-in agreeing to abide by TN State Parks pet policy set forth and there is a $20 charge per night per pet that will be assessed at check-in. Pets are strictly prohibited inside cabins unless they are specifically designated as a pet-friendly cabin and all additional pet charges are paid. Due to allergy issues, pets may not be kept on porches or decks of non-pet cabins. If pets are kept at non-pet cabins, a minimum penalty of $100.00, plus all applicable nightly pet fees will be assessed. Additional charges for damages caused by pets may also be assessed at the discretion of management. Additional charges may also be assessed at the discretion of management for damages caused by guests, their visitors, pets, etc.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak Campground | — | — | |
| Cub Creek Lake Campground 2 | — | — | |
| Wrangler Campground | — | — | |
| Cub Creek Lake Campground 1 | — | — | |
| Cub Lake Shelter | — | — | |
| Pin Oak Lake Shelter | — | — | |
| Camping Cabins | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Over 200 campsites split between four campgrounds that include a standard campground with RV hookups, a campground set up for small RVs and tents, a backcountry campground for the adventurous and a wrangler camp for those who can't leave their horse behind.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Lodge Room: Check Room Availability at Natchez Trace State Park
Natchez Trace State Park offers 17 standard, one-bedroom cabins nestled along scenic Cub Lake and 10 deluxe, two-bedroom cabins situated along Pin Oak Lake. Each cabin comes fully furnished to ensure a comfortable stay.
Things to do
Horseback ridingFishingCampingHistoric sites and toursBoatingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Trail | 1.4 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Beaver Trail | 1.4 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Blue Trail | 0.45 mi | Easy | HorseNatural surface |
| Bucksnort Trail | 2.95 mi | Moderate | HorseNatural surface |
| Cabin Trail | 1.05 mi | Moderate | HorseNatural surface |
| Clem Trail | 1 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Cub Lake Trail | 2.7 mi | Moderate | Status: partial closureHikeNatural surface |
| Deer Trail | 4.05 mi | — | Status: closedHorseNatural surface |
| Fairview Gullies Trail | 1 mi | Easy | This short loop trail takes you through pine forest, mixed pine-hardwood forest, and hardwood forest. It is a good location to hear singing pine warblers in spring.HikeNatural surface |
| Fern Trail | 0.45 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Forest Trail | 1.25 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Herff Trail | 0.3 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Lovell Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | HorseNatural surface |
| Melton Trail | 2.1 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Molehole Trail | 0.8 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Mustang Trail | 0.95 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Oak Ridge Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Oxford Trail | 2.9 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Pin Oak Trail | 1.05 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Red Leaves Trail | 24.3 mi | Hard | There are numerous access points to this 23-mile trail. The park office is a good place to start since trail maps and other park information are available here. Also, the park office has a feeder station. This section of the trail winds through forested uplands. The overnight camping along Red Leaves is only permitted in the designated area with a reservation. A portion of the Red Leaves Trail between Parsons Road and Sulfur Fork is temporarily closed due to storm damage.HikeNatural surface |
| Shiloh Trail | 1 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| Stable Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | HorseNatural surface |
| Taylor Trail | 0.9 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
| VC Trail | 0.65 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Waugh Trail | 0.6 mi | — | HorseNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 24845 Natchez Trace Road
Wildersville, TN 38388 - Nearest town
- Lexington — about 12 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.7963, -88.2643
- Phone
- (731) 968-3742
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology