Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Raymond, MS to French Camp, MS

Overview Map:

• Lodging option(s) and Bicycle Route(s):
  to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section
• Parkway route in Red:
  bike north 106.1 or 103.7 miles on the Parkway from Raymond, MS (milepost 76 or 79) to French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8)
  5 of the miles are on the Multi-Use Path in the Ridgeland, MS area. Vehicle traffic is much higher in the Jackson Metro area (milepost 88 - 105) than in the rural areas. In the Ridgeland area (milepost 100 to 105 where vehicle traffic is the highest) we highly recommend biking on the Multi-Use Path that parallels the parkway in order to avoid heavy car traffic in the area. For a map and info, go to: Multi-Use Path
• Bicycle Route(s) and Lodging option(s):
  from the Parkway for the night AFTER biking this section
• Below the Overview Map:
  click on Points of Interest categories (food, restrooms, etc.) to add them to the map
• Click on any of the Points of Interest for more info.
• Click on any of the Routes:
  Parkway in Red, lodging routes in other colors - to view a preview and detailed route

Below the Overview Map:

• Information and Links:
  
  • Before Biking on the Parkway:
    in the morning in Raymond, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 76/79 to milepost 180.8
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in French Camp, MS
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 76/79 - Raymond, MS)

Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping, Food:

Lodging:

Mamie's Cottage B&B at the Dupree House
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Suites/4 Beds/Sleeps 7 - This 1840s cottage won an Award of Merit from the Mississippi Heritage Trust.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Located adjacent to the Parkway (cyclists can walk their bikes 150 yards to the Parkway at milepost 76.3). - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 7.2 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 467 entrance (milepost 79).

The Porter House at Raymond
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 6 - Awarded the Mississippi Heritage Trust Award of Excellence, the Porter House is located in Raymond's historic district.
Route: Bike or Drive 3.3 miles west to Parkway entrance (MS Hwy 467 at milepost 79) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds further from the Parkway (you can bike to):

• Springridge RV Park - Mainly for RVs, but some cycling tent campers have camped there. Call ahead 601.924.0947 to make sure they can accommodate you.
  
  • If you have a support vehicle, you can drive to the Parkway (I-20 at milepost 87) from Springridge RV Park.
  • If you don't have a support vehicle, you can bike 6.7 miles to the Parkway Sam Herring / Airport Road entrance at milepost 82.5

Food:

• Raymond Markets and Restaurants

Downtown Karla Brown
Tours, Trips & Shuttles for Cyclists

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 76/79 to milepost 180.8)

Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 76 to 181 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/42917765
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 76/79 - Raymond, MS
  Start of the Day on the Parkway:
  
  • Start at milepost 76.3 if staying the previous night at Mamie's Cottage B&B at the Dupree House
  • Or, if staying the previous night in Raymond, MS - entrance MS Hwy 467 - milepost 79
• Milepost 89 - Pinehaven Drive exit
  Market and Restaurant 0.5 mile south of Parkway, Clinton Visitor Center 0.2 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 89 - Clinton Visitor Center
  Restroom, Visitor/Info Center
• Milepost 100.7 - Choctaw Agency
  Exit the Parkway - turn left into the Choctaw Agency parking area, bike to the far end of the parking area and turn right onto the Multi-Use Path and bike north.
  To avoid heavy vehicle traffic on the Parkway we highly recommend biking on the Multi-Use Path that parallels the Parkway for 5 miles.
• Milepost 102 - US Hwy 51 exit
  Restaurants 0.5 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 102.4 - Parkway Information Cabin at Ridgeland
  Restroom, Picnic Area, access to Multi-Use Path, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 103 - Old Canton Road exit
  Markets and Restaurant 0.4 mile south of Parkway
• Milepost 105.6 - Exit the Multi-Use Path into the parking area at the Reservoir Overlook site.
  Turn right back onto the Parkway and bike north.
• Milepost 105.6 - Reservoir Overlook
  Top 30, Scenic Overlook, Multi-Use Path Trailhead
• Milepost 122.0 - Cypress Swamp
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Nature Area
• Milepost 122.6 - River Bend
  Top 30, Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 123.8 - Ratliff Ferry Road exit
  Market/Restaurant 0.5 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 135.5 - MS Hwy 16 exit
  Markets 1.4 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 146 - MS Hwy 429 exit
  Restaurant 0.5 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 154.3 - Holly Hill
  Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 159 - MS Hwy 35 exit
  Several Markets and Restaurants within 0.5 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 160.0 - Kosciusko Information Center
  Restroom, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 180.8 - French Camp Historic Village
  Top 30, Restroom, Old Trace, History Exhibit, Restaurant
• Milepost 180.8 - French Camp, MS
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at MS Hwy 413 exit - French Camp, MS adjacent to the Parkway
  Follow one of the "Lodging" bicycle routes to your French Camp overnight stay!

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 180.8)

Milepost 180.8 - French Camp, MS adjacent to the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

French Camp B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 4 Guest Rooms,3 Cabins/13 Beds/Sleeps 20 - The French Camp community is steeped in early Trace history.
Route: Bike 1,700 feet east of Parkway exit (MS Hwy 413 at milepost 180.8) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full breakfast is served Monday thru Saturday. On Sunday a continental breakfast is provided.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Southern Grace Cottage
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - Charming cottage with modern amenities and quality furnishings nestled in the woods.
Route: Bike 2,100 feet west of Parkway exit (MS Hwy 413 at milepost 180.8) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Individually wrapped breakfast items and fruit are provided. You may bring food as well (a market is two blocks away) - the cottage's kitchen doesn't have a stove but it has a microwave, fridge and coffee maker.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Jeff Busby Park - The park service has an RV and tent campground at the Jeff Busby site at milepost 193.1. Free RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Council House Restaurant - Part of the French Camp Historic Village (located behind the Huffman Cabin Gift Shop). The restaurant is open on Monday from 11am to 2pm, Tuesday thru Thursday from 11am to 7pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 8pm.
• Lost Gringos Coffeehouse - A full service specialty coffee shop that also provides ice cream treats, Italian sodas and teas. The unbelievable atmosphere is the perfect break from your trek on the Natchez Trace.
• Also a market located 0.1 mile west of the Parkway.

Featured Points of Interest:

• French Camp Historic Village at milepost 180.7 - French Camp Historic Village sits alongside the Natchez Trace. Come discover how early American life used to be in this quaint log cabin village. The Huffman Cabin Gift Shop and the French Camp Log House Museum are open to the public Monday - Saturday from 9am to 4pm and the Council House Restaurant.
• Barlow Blue Jewelry & Gifts - Home of Tonya Barlow Jewelry and Monogrammed Jewelry, Monogram Shirts, Monogram Decals, Custom Ordered Jewelry, Hand Made Jewelry, Clothing, Monogrammed Accessories, Personalized Shirts
• French Camp, MS - The town dates back to circa 1810, when a Frenchman, Louis Lefleur, established a "stand" (trading post and inn), on the Natchez Trace. Local people called it the Frenchman's Camp which was later shortened to French Camp. Today, French Camp is the home of French Camp Academy.