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Emerald Mound - Natchez Trace Parkway (27507065320)📷 Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0

Emerald Mound

Stanton, MS

History

The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States, built by ancestors of the Natchez people around 1300. Climb the stairs to the flat top; it is a short signed detour off the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Nearest town
Stanton, MS
Category
History & culture
GPS
31.6357, -91.2475

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Vicksburg to Natchez: battlefields, ruins and mounds – Vicksburg National Military Park, Lt. Col. William F. Vilas Monument (10474919553)© Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0
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Vicksburg to Natchez: battlefields, ruins and mounds

132 mi7 stops2 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Natchez State Park CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Emerald Mound
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lee Estates RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Emerald Mound
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopoverMotorhome stopover
    12 mi from Emerald Mound
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · Port GibsonMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Emerald Mound
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  • St Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Emerald Mound
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Mississippi · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Emerald Mound?

Emerald Mound is in Stanton, MS, at GPS 31.6357, -91.2475. It is about 11 mi from Natchez.

Can you camp near Emerald Mound?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Natchez State Park Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Emerald Mound?

Emerald Mound is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Vicksburg to Natchez: battlefields, ruins and mounds.

What is there to see near Emerald Mound?

Places worth a stop nearby: Historic Downtown Natchez (11 mi), Windsor Ruins (22 mi), Vicksburg National Military Park (54 mi) and Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) (57 mi).

When is the best time to visit Emerald Mound?

The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)