Natchez Trace State Forest and WMA
Site Directions: Take I-40 to exit 116. Travel south for 1.8 miles to Park Visitor Center. Go north to other areas of the park.
Lat: 35.8193°N Long: -88.2527°W
Hours: daylight hours
Seasonality: year round
Fees: none
Site Description: Primarily pine and deciduous woods comprise the 48,000 acres of Natchez Trace State Park and State Forest. Some areas are overgrown with kudzu, a highly invasive and difficult pest plant. Hiking trails, including overnight trails, are available and pleasant walks for exercise and bird watching.
Wildlife to Watch: Summer birds that can be seen include Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Eastern Phoebe, Great Crested and Acadian Flycatcher, Scarlet and Summer Tanager, Wood Thrush, Pine, Prairie, and Kentucky Warbler. In winter, Brown Creepers, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and usually Red-breasted Nuthatch can be found. Small numbers of ducks can be found on the small ponds in winter.
NOTE: Please refer to TWRA Hunting Guide about hunting seasons and public access dates. Access dates vary by site.
For more information:
Birds of Natchez Trace State Park from eBird submissions
State Park web page
Submit your data to eBird and help us add to the list of birds seen at this site
Be sure to check out our Safety Tips page for important information regarding viewing wildlife in these areas.
