Natchez National Historical Park

About Natchez National Historical Park

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.

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How to Get There

Natchez National Historical Park Headquarters and the Natchez Visitor Center is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Canal Street in Natchez, MS. Melrose Estate is located at 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120. The William Johnson House is located at 212 State Street, Natchez, MS 39120.

Facilities at Natchez National Historical Park

This recreation area contains 4 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Melrose Visitor Center — Visitor Center
• Natchez National Historical Park Tours — Ticket Facility
• Natchez Visitor Center — Facility
• William Johnson House Visitor Center — Visitor Center

Plan Your Visit to Natchez National Historical Park

Heading to Natchez National Historical Park? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)