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Trace State Park

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Old Natchez Trace Lake

Last Known Status

Open

This state park has about 35 miles of multiple use trails that wind through a mixed hardwood forest, rolling hills and swamps. The trails are open to motorized use but are also popular with horseback riders, bicyclists and hikers. Other activities include fishing and boating.

The park offers RV hookups, cabin and cottage rentals, laundry facilities, hot showers, a children’s playground and scattered day use areas with BBQ grills and picnic tables. The forest is open daily from 8am to 5pm daily but is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (90 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
Four Wheelers	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No	riding hours 8am-sunset
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep vehicle on trail
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	35
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	350 to 500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	None
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Some
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Recreation

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	Pontotoc, MS
Diesel	Pontotoc, MS
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	On Site
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	Pontotoc, MS

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($8.00 per rider) mountain bike fee - $5/person
Camping	Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $24.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Comment	Call for cabin rental rates and availability.

RATINGS

Our Rating
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Pontotoc, MS

Address

2139 Faulkner Road, Belden, MS 38826

Trail Map

From: Tupelo, MS
1) Take SR-6 West about 10 miles
2) Turn right (north) on CR-65 (Faulkner Road), continue 2.1 miles
3) Turn left at T-intersection, continue a few yards
4) At next T-intersection turn right, proceed about 1 mile toward the staging area.