9 National Park Service sites
Mississippi park guides
8 campgrounds inside the parks · 254 nearby · 15 free sites8 campgrounds inside the parks · 254 nearby · 15 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks8 campgroundsGulf Islands 5 · Natchez Trace 3
Near the parks254 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed15 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts14 at 5 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in Mississippi 9
National Seashore5 alertsGulf Islands National SeashoreMillions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!5 in the park · 164 within 50 mi · 6 free nearbyEntrance $25 per vehicle
5 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
ParkwayNatchez Trace ParkwayThe Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.3 in the park · 1 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby1 alert
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National MonumentMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National MonumentMedgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continues to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.40 within 25 mi
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National Military ParkVicksburg National Military ParkTo Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.33 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby3 alertsEntrance $20 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $20 per vehicle
National Military ParkShiloh National Military ParkVisit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nation.7 within 25 mi · 5 free nearby1 alert
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National BattlefieldTupelo National BattlefieldIn July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main goal: keeping the Confederates away from Union railroads in Tennessee.6 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby
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National Battlefield SiteBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield SiteThe Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.5 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby
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National Historical ParkNatchez National Historical ParkDiscover 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.4 within 25 mi4 alerts
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National Scenic TrailNatchez Trace National Scenic TrailThe Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and the history of the area.NPS Photo2 alerts along the trail
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