My husband had been suggesting we visit there for several years, as it was his and his buddies place to go camping. In 2012 we spent our vacation there, March 2013 my husband and I spent the night at the park inn, then Labor Day 2013 we camped there for the weekend. So far I've only camped at Cub Creek Lake c.g. My husband has camped at Pin Oak as well. Cub Lake, as it's commonly called, is a small c.g. and not paved. No sewer hook ups, tight fitting camp sites, but absolutely beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. You truly feel like you're escaping the world there, even if the c.g. is fully booked. Cub Lake doesn't allow motor boats, has a large swim beach, and plenty of easily accessible lake front to wet a line. There's a foot bridge connecting the c.g. to the beach, and cabins to the beach as well. The bathhouse is always clean, and has three shower stalls. Take hand soap to wash your hands b/c none is provided. I always just take a small bar of hotel soap and leave it in there.
There are three c.g.'s at Natchez Trace. There's Cub Creek Lake, it is for small campers and even tents. There is a tent c.g. area there as well. There is water and electric hookups,but no sewer. I do not suggest taking a motor home, fifth wheel, or even large travel trailer. We already know we're too big to camp there anymore. There are maybe two sites that we could fit in, but getting in and out will be almost impossible.
There is the Wrangler c.g. too, if you have horses and love to trail ride, I totally recommend it. Then there is Pin Oak c.g. , it offers full hook ups. It's very large! We plan to be there for Labor Day weekend again, and since we already know it fills up fast, plan to book soon. The sites in the center loop near the boat ramp and swim beach don't have many trees. The sites along the outer rim do though. You can take a motor home, fifth wheel, or large tt and be totally comfortable there. We drive through it every trip, mostly to check out other campers and scout sites. Thanks to that scouting, we know exactly the spot we want for Labor day.
Our favorite thing to do there is ride in the truck on the miles of off road trails. Every site in the park could be booked full, along with cabins and inn, and you would never know it. We ride for hours and don't see a soul. The trails are well maintained, easy to navigate even in a big Ram. The maps, however, aren't the most reliable. They have been doing some major logging there, so some trails are now impassable or non existent.
The great thing about the park is that it's easy to get to, there's an exit right off the interstate. You'd never know it though. It's easy to run into town if you need something the minimalist camp store has. There is a great restaurant in the park if you don't feel like cooking too. We've never once had a bad meal there. It's attached to the Inn and visitors center. The inn rooms are adequate but nothing fancy. I won a free night stay last year. The hotel staff is so nice and helpful. The room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable.
We love Natchez Trace state park so much we even used Trace in our Rottweiler Axel's registered name. I can't wait to head there this year.
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