This is an absolutely wonderful state Park. It is about 8 Miles off Highway 61 but it is well worth the drive. the setting is lush and beautiful with large trees between most of the lower campground spots The concrete pad was level and easy to back into. R 39 foot fifth wheel fit with no problem with the back and extended over the rear site bumper. The utilities were well-placed and worked well. We got multiple OTA television channels and Verizon service was adequate. The lower section of the campground does not have fire pits however these are available in the upper sections. The upper area has less shade and the sites appear to be much less even. The free shower facility and laundry for the lower section is up a flight of stairs. The laundry room was large and had three washers and .dryers. Cost was a dollar for the washing and $0.75 for dryers. There is a small Museum and several restored buildings on site as well as a very old cemetery from the early 1800s. The drive into Vicksburg was about 40 minutes and there is gas and services along Highway 61. We would definitely stay here again. The office staff and the Ranger were full of information and Incredibly friendly. - bbmidwife

Stayed here Saturday through Tuesday just to get away from work and the stress on the daily grind. Great place to relax, not much of a cell signal or TV channels, bring some movies and games. Gentleman at the park office/museum was terrific, a lot of information and very friendly. We were the only camper on this section with him, until the last night. Concrete pad was almost level, no problems with hook-ups. Bath house older but clean and everything worked. Port Gibson is a few miles away so bring your provisions and grill. Saw deer and turkeys, and listened to the owls at night. Great place to get away. - Andrew65

Nice quiet park with friendly, helpful staff. The park does not take reservations, but advised us to call within a few days of our expected arrival to see if there would be vacancies, which we did, and there was only one other camper on the lower campground, which was our preferred area, as it had full hook-ups and level, concrete pads. The bath house and laundry are on the upper level, with a fairly steep drive up to that area. The museum and historical buildings are very interesting, but the sites along the river were closed during our visit due to flooding. We had storms which knocked out the electric service, twice, which was ironic as there is a power plant a few miles down the road! Despite the poor weather, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again if in the area. - dands

For a fisherman or boater that enjoys time on the water, this is perfect if you have a waterfront site. One pier was right behind our pad and the water was only a few feet away. You could pull your boat right up to the campsite or to a covered boat slip with power at the loading ramp. The sites were close together but the neighbors were wonderful and it wasn't an issue for us. If you need more room, the sites in the middle are a little more spacious. The sunsets are fabulous! Because of lots of rain and river seepage the grounds were grassy and we didn't set foot in the swimming area. It looked swampy with no sand but wasn't something we cared about. There was a water sprinkler play area nearby but also not something we were looking for. Bathhouses were extremely clean but it took quite a while for the water to heat up for a shower. Shower stalls were also very clean, though and the temperature in the room was comfortable. There were no sewer hookups which would have been much nicer for us. We much prefer showering in our camper but didn't want to break their policy about grey water drainage. The pet potty area was centrally located. It was very quiet while we were there during the week. When we arrived on Sat it was packed with people and someone was parked on our pad. We will visit again, though, maybe next July 4th. They are already booked up for this year! - lprice66

Agree with some of previous reviews. Back sites are a little more spacious than the ones by the water. Fair amount of sites are fairly level, but there is a fair amount that slope either backwards or foward, not excessive but enough that blocks would be needed for a motorhome. Park is clean and quiet, only two of us here during the week. Free WIFI works pretty good, thanks LA. Some trees could be trimmed higher for the large RVs. Roads are all paved but are narrow and we did get through ok with 43 ft motorhome, one tight turn needed to back up. Sites all paved. Didn't use bathhouse. We wouldn't stay here if it was close to full, just to close to neighbors for us. Water pressure good, electric good. Site 45 in the open with grass Satellite reception no problem. - FTatcret2013

The site was very level with lots of shade. Some sites were fairly close together and lacked privacy. The park is very small and has few added attractions other than fishing. The camp host was friendly and working hard to make sure the park was clean and well maintained. The park ranger drove through frequently. - winnie1

The Rocky Springs campground, operated by the National Park Service, is on the Natchez Trace Parkway about halfway between Natchez & Jackson. The maintenance of the campground does not match the excellent maintenance of the Parkway itself. The campground is free, first come first served only, no reservations The internal campground road & pads at sites are badly deteriorated asphalt. There are two restroom buildings with one permanently closed. There is no attendant nor a campground host. There is no water except at the restroom sink, no dump, no electric. There are flush toilets. Neither AT&T nor Verizon cellphone service was available. At the end of April, on a weekend, the campground was no more than a third full, so it was very private. The campground is heavily wooded. There are both back-in and pull-through sites. Some pull-throughs could accommodate two big rigs plus two toads. Two pull-throughs were closed due to construction Bad weather brought down many tree limbs and trees in the general area, but the campground saw little more than some wind and rain. A Park Service ranger came by briefly on the Sunday afternoon to check that campers were ok. There were branches and trees down on the Parkway road immediately after the storm. By the next day they were all cleaned up and the road surface was swept clean. - Teardrop11

Rocky Springs is a smaller NPS park directly on the Natchez Trace Parkway. We camped in the unused Host Site, but there were about 5 or 6 sites that could have accommodated our 39' RV. Many other sites for smaller campers or motor homes. The initial entry sites are the most level. If you see one you like in the first 10 or so, grab it. The rest are up on the hill, not as level. There was lots of room to maneuver our RV through the campground. The restrooms were clean, as were the sites, even though no host was present. No AT&T or Verizon coverage. Most sites are wooded and only a few had a satellite view. Best of all, its free. What's not to like! We would definitely stay here again. - CharlieS

This is a nice FREE National Park campground right along the Natchez Trace Parkway. No hookups, no water fill or dump station available so arrive prepared. Sites were mostly wooded and paved although many were in need of repair. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Great place to spend a night or 2 along the Trace. Very few sites were occupied when we visited in early May. No Verizon cellular voice or data service. - AirstreamSJ

Sites were pretty level and more spacious than many other RV parks. There were quite a few permanents here, but their sites were well maintained and clean. Only complaint was all hookups were located at rear of site. We would stay here again. - Gunny69

Called on the way and was able to get a space for two nights. Got our site and was all set up before the rains came in. Very large spaces with lots of room between you and your neighbor. The spaces and interior lanes are all large gravel, but they are mostly level and very clean. If you want to have your trash picked up instead of taking it to the dumpster, you can leave at the edge of your space and it will be picked up. Super friendly office staff and very helpful. They have ice for a $1 per 10 lbs that they put together as needed. Would come back here for an extended stay or even a pass through night stop. One note of warning...watch out for the fire ants....they are all over. The park looks like they are trying to stay on top of them, but even the best watchers can miss the stubborn little pests. - Rog-Ann

Bathrooms were clean and showers were spacious. Most of the sites were gravel pull through. The staff was very friendly, and the campground as a whole was very clean. The airport across the road was quiet. All in all it was a pleasant stay. - girlfriday007

A Passport America campground. We were drawn by the price and being on our way. Rather far off the highway and actually pretty primative. An ideal campground for those with horses wishing to ride the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. They have a barn and outdoor stalls for horses as well as a pasture area. - Paullynn

Close to I-20 but without the noise. Quiet park with campers parked close together but enough room to put out slides. Looks like the owner does most of the work/maintenance and there doesn't seem to be enough time for all the chores ...like mowing the grass/weeds throughout the sites. There is a lawn area and a dog park. All hookup were adequate. I consider Magnolia to be a one night stopover on your way thru Vicksburg. We camped here in our motorhome W/toad. 50/50 whether we stay next time or try another park. - Sweatlife

Very convenient to the interstate but far enough that there is no traffic noise. The roads are narrow but easy to get in and out of the sites. The sites are narrow. Our neighbor had to put their awning in some to allow our slide to go out. They were sitting right outside our windows. The owner was super nice and helpful. The WiFi was great and fast. Because of the tightness of the sites we would look else where next time. Good for a night or two. - houseonwheels

The lots are gravel, some grass In between the lots & some shade is available. Big fenced in area for a dog run, also nice level ground to walk your pets around the campgrounds. I travel for work, it seems I'm always "taking a shot in the dark" when it comes to picking a park to set up for temp home. "Lady Luck" shined on me when I found this park back in 2008. Every time I come to Vicksburg, I know I have a great place to stay. This is my 3rd time here, and when I have to come back, this is where I'll end up. - sparksarehers