natchez trace state park

Our family goes here quite often to camp, swim, hike and enjoy the paddle boats. We enjoy the time we have spent here and plan future trips here.

We visited Nashville the first weekend in November, decided to visit the Natchez Trail because we had heard so much about it. Thought we would spend an hour, we spent almost a whole day exploring. The fall colors were at there peak, I can't wait to go back, so much history, and the nature trails were so, so beautiful. Can't wait to visit next summer when the greenery is in full swing. A must visit, so clean and pristine. Listening to the sounds of nature...so relaxing...Must See!!

Beautiful Fall drive on the Natchez Trace through TN. A must do! The colors were a little past peak but none the less a great drive ti take for anyone living within distance

We came in on Thursday evening and have a lovely tent site not far from the lake side Bwautuful site nestled into the trees Serene and not too many people today Fishing here is great Crappie, catfish, bass to name a few Really clean restrooms

We were coming back from Smoky Mountain National Park and planned on staying two nights. We found the campground but no information on what or were anything in park was. Park Ranger showed up and asked if we had reservations. Apparently everyone is supposed to make reservations on internet or on phone before arriving. We came here because the state pamphlet said they had laundry facilities. They do not. He did not have anything to give us with information on park. Said we had to call to make reservations if we stayed another night (we didn't). All the camp sites were empty, we were only ones there. Ours tent site was hard and full of gravel and couldn't beat a tent peg into ground with hammer it was so hard. Where are the trails? What else is there? I wasn't planning on staying here till a few hours before we arrived. Is it too much to have information on your park in exchange for out $30? Left to spend a much better experience at one of Arkansas State Parks which I never have anything to complain about.

Don't be confused by this park and the Natchez Trace Parkway... They are NOT the same as some of the reviews indicate. This park runs south (and north) of I40 east of Jackson, TN. The park is one of the larger parks in TN and offers many amenities. The lodge is adequate and what you would expect from a state park. The rooms have nice views. The restaurant has a nice view of the lake but is (once again) a state park, so expect quantity and not quality. The campsites are nice and you can choose your site according to your needs. We site gas food info and pictures to make your choice. I like both Pin Oak and Cub Creek. Pin Oak has less shade but nice spots waterside. We are going again in August, pulling a camper and staying at Cub Creek. The sites are close to the water and a swimming area. Grand kids will love it!. We plan on hiking and fishing.The park is spread out and takes some driving if you want to go to the lodge and the other sights. There is a nice little chapel (multi-use) where you could do a wedding/reception with stage for a band etc. There are areas for outdoor weddings and the lodge and cabins for guests. Nice areas for photography.I am rating this 41/2 stars knowing we are talking about a state park and not a beach resort. There is always something to complain about, but don't.. just go enjoy!

We had a great time! Campground hosts were very nice and helpful..our campsite was very kept and clean when we arrived. Plan on returning soon!

Stayed 2 nights at Cub Campground # 2 (primitive camping) for Independence Day weekend. NTSP offers a lot to do in the water and on the water and on land! A lot of the action is at the PIN OAK grounds, the main park area. We didn't like having to drive 5 miles away north of Pin Oak for our campsite at the Cub site. Pin Oak does not have primitive camping. Also the Cub facilities are not as kept up as the Pin Oak facilities. Cub is still a great place to camp. Great Trails and the lake is for paddling only, no motor boats to worry about when kayaking or using the rental paddle boats. Be sure to do the trails and get in the Water at Cub! THere is also a small store near CUb with the basics if needed (firewood, water, snacks, souvenirs).

We stayed at site 22 it was a short walk to the swimming beach and the bath house. It has a beautiful view of the water. You can fish from this site. We placed our tent so the front opened to the lake! This gave us a 'private' feel. Our front porch faced the beautiful view! The camp host was kind and helpful! The bathrooms were clean. The only complaint we had, were the hiking trails: they need better signs! Beware when hiking! All-in-all, we love camping here and we will be back again!

This is a large park, so be prepared to do some driving to get around to everything. The RV park itself is fine - nice pull through sites with power, water and sewer. The lodge, a few miles away, has a nice buffet style restaurant. While there is a 'swimming beach' on Pin Oak Lake, where the RV park is situated, you won't want to use it - that's awful, but there's a better one at Cub Creek Lake, about 8 miles distant. Restrooms were clean and well maintained.

We camped in the Pin Oak section. The restrooms/shower rooms appeared to be well kept although I didn't use them as we were in an RV. The lake was nice and the park offered some decent views. It did feel as if all the RV/camper/tent spots were very close together in a big open area (at least where we were)...I didn't care for this. Overall it's a decent park.

The trail maps at the park store are NOT accurate! This is VERY concerning because Natchez Trace has such a large amount of thick forest with trails exceeding 30 miles long. My wife, my dog, and I are experienced hikers, we decided to take the small 3.5 mile trail that supposedly just looped around the lake. This was not case... We ended up LOST in the woods for over 4 hours, but never actually lost the trail. We figured if we just stayed on the trail, we would be fine, but it just kept going, deeper and deeper in the woods. Since we had only prepared for a 3.5 mile hike, we were running low on water and my dog could barely keep up. We reached a point where we could hear cars in the distance, so we stopped following the never-ending trail and trudged through the woods towards the noise. Finally we ended up on a main road (114), and flagged down a Park Ranger to take us back to our camp site. We were over a 6 mile drive back to our campsite and we had hiked almost 10 miles. It was a scary situation. Please remember this if you decide to go hiking here. Other than that, our campsite was on a slant which was really annoying. We just didn't have a good time here. Weather was great though...

My fiance and I had a blast we camped in campground 2 over by Cub Creek Lake the campsite was nice, clean and peaceful we fished pin oak lake even tho we didn't catch much it was a very nice getaway and it's a wonderful place to go and spend time with each other

We spent a long weekend in a rustic cabin. It was fine. Cabins have a small but functional kitchen, a common area with a couch and chairs, a bedroom (queen-sized bed), and a large bathroom. There is a small table at which you could eat meals. There is no hanging space, although our cabin had three hooks on the wall, which we used for our towels. The coffeemaker uses basket filters. There is a gas grill along with a gas fireplace. There is a small deck off of the back of the cabin, facing the lake, with a picnic table. The complaint that I have is that the information (online or in print) needs to be updated. For example, there is no information to indicate that you check in at the lodge rather than at the park office. That would be a simple thing to add to the reservation confirmation. The website and print material boast about an equestrian center and boat rental; neither was available during our stay at the beginning of May. If something is seasonal, note it as such. The signage at the park is lacking. We spent a while trying to find what they boast as the "third largest pecan tree" in the U.S., but there was very little signage to help us find our way. Trailheads are not clearly marked, which made me hesitant about following any trails. C'mon, Tennessee; you can do better than this. The restaurant is what you would expect from a state park, so don't expect much. The servers were very friendly, but the food was bland at best. Go south into Lexington or north to Huntington for something to eat, unless you bring your own.(BTW, this park is not on the Natchez Trace, nor is it near Natchez, Mississippi as some previous reviews seem to indicate."

We wanted to travel with the camper to the Natchez to tour the old homes & the Natchez Trace so we stayed 4 nights at Natchez Trace State Park. It is close to both of them & has a lake & its very quiet & shady. We loved it here! Except for the ticks. lol