Trace State Park

The park consists of three different campgrounds, Deer Run, Eagle Ridge, and Warrior Trails. Warrior Trails allows motorcycles, ATVs, and mountain biking.

Our site, located in Eagle Ridge, was considered premium because it backed up to the lake. The site included a fire pit, picnic table, 15, 30, and 50 amp power connections along with a sewer connection and water connection. According to Reserve America, the driveway length was 68 feet and the maximum vehicle length was 40 feet. We had no issues fitting our 39' motor home and Ford Edge tip to tail. Sites 37 and 38 located just to the west had even longer driveways.

I considered the days and nights to be very quiet with no loud music or campers. We didn't hear any motorcycles or ATVs. The noise from the occasional fishing boat was brief and acceptable. No one was water skiing when we were there. Quiet hours were from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

The restroom, showers, meeting room, and laundry building within Eagle Ridge were clean and in good condition. The showers are located inside the restrooms. The showers were free. There were three washers and three dryers. The rate was $1.00 per load.

The extent of the hiking-only trails is limited and beginner level with only minor changes in elevation. The 565 acre lake allows water skiing, fishing from the shore, pier, or boat. Swimming is not permitted. The lake was partially drained during our stay (May 2016) for repairs to be made to the dam. There is a disc golf course near the entrance to the park. Park guests can enjoy a 18-hole golf course without paying green fees at the Pontotoc Country Club which is located nearby. Firewood is available for purchase in the park. Other than the hiking trails, we didn't partake in any other activities.

During our stay, the campground was 50% full on weekdays and 100% on the weekend.

The park is conveniently located about 10 minutes from the Natchez Trace Parkway and about 20 minutes from Tupelo which has a Sam's Club, Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, CVS, Walgreen's and multiple Walmart locations. There is no Costco or Camping World.

Faulkner Road, which leads to the entrance to the park, is paved but the last mile is pretty rough with a few potholes and a number of uneven spots. Inside the park, the roads were in good condition.

Nice park for an overnight stay when passing through. Did not have enough time to see it all.