Trace State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 87 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(662) 489-2958
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Pontotoc County, about 6 miles east of Pontotoc, Trace State Park covers about 2,141 acres.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, and disc golf. The official site lists about 17 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 87 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8AM to 5PM - Monday through Sunday
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $2 · person |
| The disc course is open to the public free of charge; however, the normal | $2 |
| The use of the nature/mountain biking trails is included in the | $2 · day |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free Trace State Park has two 18-hole disc golf courses. The Old Warrior Run course is the first North Mississippi long arm course, and the Trace Gold course is a professional course. The disc course is open to the public free of charge; however, the normal $2.00 entrance fee is required. Trace State Park Nature Trail offers a unique landscape of upland pine, hardwoods, and wetland forest. It has over 17 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The use of the nature/mountain biking trails is included in the $2.00 day-use fee upon entry. For more in-depth information, download the brochure below.
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: any mississippi government building.
Smoking and pets are not allowed in any Mississippi government building, including cabins. Smoking and pets are not allowed in any Mississippi government building, including cottages.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | 76 | Full hookupShowers | — |
| Tent Camping | 11 | — |
Camping details from the park
Trace State Park offers 76 full hookup RV camping sites, 16 tent sites, five cabins, and three cottages.
Developed Camping
Trace State Park offers 76 RV camping sites, all with picnic tables and grills and most have fire rings. All sites have full hookups (electric, water, and sewer).
The developed camping area includes three bathhouses with hot showers, a coin-operated laundromat, and a central sewage dumping station. The Deer Run Campground area includes a playground. All sites can be reserved up to 12 months in advance, and reservations are highly recommended.
Reservations are highly recommended and may be made up to 12 months in advance either online or by contacting the Park Office at (662) 489-2958.
Please check with the park office for availability.
Tent Camping
There are 11 primitive camping sites along the Trace Lake area, and an additional five are located deeper in the woods. Primitive sites are first come, first served; call the park for more details at (662) 489-2958.
Tent camping is also allowed in our developed campground; however, the developed camping rates apply.
Laundry Facilities
Trace provides one coin-operated laundry facility in the Eagle Ridge campground for overnight guests only.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins: 1 unit
- Vacation Cottages: 3 units
Vacation Cabins
Trace State Park features four air-conditioned cabins, each accommodating two to six people. Each cabin is equipped with beds, bath linens, basic kitchen equipment, and screened-in porches. The cabins are located lakeside overlooking Trace Lake and feature outdoor grills and back porches. Duplex's 3, 8, and 9 are ADA compliant.
Please note that one cabin, "MH010, " is a mobile home unit.
Reservations are available up to 12 months in advance and are highly recommended. Other rules and regulations may apply.
Smoking and pets are not allowed in any Mississippi government building, including cabins.
Vacation Cottages
Three cottages have two-bedroom units with two queen beds and a combination of living, dining, and kitchen areas. All have central air/heat, TV (satellite service), bed and bath linens, basic kitchen equipment, grill, and patio table/chairs on the back deck overlooking the lake.
Cottage 6 is ADA-accessible.
Smoking and pets are not allowed in any Mississippi government building, including cottages.
Things to do
PicnickingGolfDisc golfHikingCampingBoatingFishingWinter sportsOff-highway vehiclesHorseback ridingBikingMountain bikingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Nature Trail
Nature and Mountain Bike Trail
Trace State Park Nature Trail offers a unique landscape of upland pine, hardwoods, and wetland forest. It has over 17 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The use of the nature/mountain biking trails is included in the $2.00 day-use fee upon entry. For more in-depth information, download the brochure below.
Equestrian and ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) Trail
Trace State Park offers equestrian lovers a wide range of trail use. A trail dedicated to mountain bike users is set aside for dedicated use. This trail meanders through a canopy of hardwoods and pines, with great views of the lake along the way.
A vast complexity of 35 miles of combined usage trails for ORVs, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrian users. Also available in our ORV Trails Area is a horse barn for overnight accommodations, which may be made by contacting the park office. A map of our ORV Trails Brochure may be helpful and may be downloaded below.
Read more from the park
Release forms must be on file (yearly) at the park office for each user. A daily fee is charged. Requirement: Persons operating or riding on an ATV must possess a valid driver's license or possess an All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Course Certificate.
Swimming
The skiing side of Trace Lake offers 565-acres of freshwater for water sports. Water skiing is allowed year-round. A fee is charged. Swimming is not permitted in Trace Lake.
Boating and paddling
Boat Launching
Trace Lake offers 565-acres of fresh water for fishing and water sports. The park provides two boat ramps for a small fee; annual passes are available for purchase; please contact the park for more info (662) 489-2958.
Fishing
Fishing
Trolling speed is only permitted on the fishing side of the lake. Trace Lake offers a well-stocked lake with bass, catfish, redear, bluegill, and crappie. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons ages 16 through 65, and out-of-state guests 16 and older are also required to have one. The license may be purchased during office hours at the park office or online at MDWFP.com.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Laundry
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Trace State Park features four air-conditioned cabins, each accommodating two to six people. Each cabin is equipped with beds, bath linens, basic kitchen equipment, and screened-in porches. The cabins are located lakeside overlooking Trace Lake and feature outdoor grills and back porches. Duplex's 3, 8, and 9 are ADA compliant.
Cottage 6 is ADA-accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2139 Faulkner Road
Belden, MS 38826 - Nearest town
- Pontotoc — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.2605, -88.9030
- Phone
- (662) 489-2958
- tracestatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Natchez Trace Parkway • Take exit at mile post 259.7 for MS Hwy 6 / 278/ West main St. (see signs for Trace State Park). • Travel West for 7.5- miles (8-min. • Turn right onto Faulkner Road/ CR65 • Travel 2-miles until you arrive at Trace State Park Entrance/Office. Please note: If using driving devices such as Garmin, etc. please check settings as they may bring you to the park using narrow, winding, dirt roads. Most have settings as "shortest distance instead of "quickest route." If your device does not show you entering park via MS Hwy 6/278 routes, you are most likely coming in the less desirable way.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology