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Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Entrance fee
- None[1]
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail is a unit of the National Park System that is in nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee[2]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
Hours differ from one site to the next, because the trail links many historic sites, museums and parks run by federal, state and local groups[3]. NPS suggests contacting each site you plan to visit[3]. The trail is long, so NPS advises checking local weather for the region you will visit[4]. The National Weather Service at weather.gov is the forecast source NPS points to[4]. Visit counts are not listed here, so there is no month to recommend.
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[5]. They are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches, though service animals are excepted[5]. Each park can close more areas to pets[5]. NPS marks pets as permitted on all 3 of its listed things to do here, including the Junior Ranger activity and hiking[6].
Before you go
- NPS lists no entrance fee here[1].
- Confirm hours with each individual site before you go[3].
- Check local weather for the region you are visiting[4].
- NPS lists activities such as scenic driving, self-guided auto tours, museum exhibits and a Junior Ranger program[7].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS page before a trip.
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee for Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- What are the hours?
- Hours vary from site to site along the trail, so contact the individual site you want to visit[3].
- Are dogs allowed?
- Where pets are allowed, they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[5]. NPS lists pets as permitted on its 3 listed things to do here[6].
- Which states does the trail pass through?
- NPS lists Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee[2].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Trail) in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: OPERATING HOURS VARY FROM SITE TO SITE. There are many historic sites, museums, and parks (federal, state, and local) along the Trail of Tears in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 3 things to do at Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail: Become a Trail of Tears Junior Ranger, Hike on the Trail of Tears, Discovering the Trail of Tears on the Natchez Trace. Pets permitted on 3 of them (Become a Trail of Tears Junior Ranger,... National Park Service
- Activities NPS lists for Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service