Mississippi has none of the 64 official national parks, but the National Park Service runs 10 sites there. 8 of them charge no entrance fee.
Battlefields (4)
- Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site: National Battlefield Site in Mississippi. No entrance fee.
- Shiloh National Military Park: National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi. No entrance fee.
- Tupelo National Battlefield: National Battlefield in Mississippi. No entrance fee.
- Vicksburg National Military Park: National Military Park in Mississippi and Louisiana. $20 per vehicle.
Historical parks (1)
- Natchez National Historical Park: National Historical Park in Mississippi. No entrance fee.
National monuments (2)
- Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument: National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi. No entrance fee.
- Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument: National Monument in Mississippi. No entrance fee.
Parkways (1)
- Natchez Trace Parkway: Parkway in 3 states. No entrance fee. 8 hikes listed.
Seashores and lakeshores (1)
- Gulf Islands National Seashore: National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi. $25 per vehicle. 3 hikes listed.
Trails (1)
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: National Scenic Trail in 3 states. No entrance fee. 6 hikes listed.
The closest national park
The nearest of the 64 national parks to the middle of these sites is Hot Springs. Find the closest to you with parks near me.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any national parks in Mississippi?
None of the 64 official national parks are in Mississippi, but the Park Service runs 10 other sites there, including Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, Gulf Islands National Seashore.
What is the closest national park to Mississippi?
Hot Springs, judged from the middle of the state’s Park Service sites.