Cypress Swamp

Cypress Swamp is a natural area located at Milepost 122 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Canton, Mississippi, featuring a half-mile scenic boardwalk loop trail through towering bald cypress and tupelo trees. Managed by the National Park Service, this wildlife viewing area offers visitors opportunities to observe diverse fauna including wading birds, turtles, and alligators while enjoying interpretive displays about the swamp’s geological and ecological history. The easily accessible trail can be completed in 15-20 minutes and provides a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers exploring Mississippi’s unique wetland ecosystem.