Mississippi
National parks in Mississippi
Mississippi has no national park, but 4 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Islands National Seashore | Jan, Nov and Dec | Jul | 91° / 41° | 7,885,000 |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | Oct and Nov | Oct | 92° / 34° | 7,381,000 |
| Vicksburg National Military Park | Oct and Nov | Apr | 92° / 38° | 386,000 |
| Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument | Oct and Nov | Jun | 92° / 38° | 64,000 |
Mississippi parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 4 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 978,000 | Gulf Islands National Seashore |
| February | 1,199,000 | Gulf Islands National Seashore |
| March | 1,346,000 | none |
| April | 1,321,000 | none |
| May | 1,480,000 | none |
| June | 1,566,000 | none |
| July | 1,533,000 | none |
| August | 1,416,000 | none |
| September | 1,320,000 | none |
| October | 1,347,000 | Natchez Trace Parkway, Vicksburg National Military Park, Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument |
| November | 1,150,000 | Gulf Islands National Seashore, Natchez Trace Parkway, Vicksburg National Military Park, Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument |
| December | 1,059,000 | Gulf Islands National Seashore |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.