Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Trace State Park-Belden, MS

Trace State Park in Belden, MS (9 miles west of Tupelo) is another great MS State Park.  The park has an RV campground with full hookups (elec/water/sewer), a primitive tent-only campground, cabins, 35 miles of trails for hiking, horse back riding and off road vehicles, a 565-acre lake, and disc golf.





We camped here November 9-12, 2012.  The RV campground is divided into 2 separated loops (Deer Run and Eagle Ridge).  Our spot was #4 in Deer Run.  It was a beautiful spot very near the water's edge.  It was great for our camper (around 25ft) but I would not recommend it for a larger set-up.  This site was only 30 amp but several in the Deer Run loop are 50 amp.  There are 2 other sites in this loop that we would consider on a return trip, #3 and #18.  Both have nice "yard" areas and are waterfront spots.


The Eagle Ridge campground is a newer loop and I believe all of the sites have 50 amp service.  When we go back to this campground for a future visit, we will probably stay at either #26 or #46 in this loop.  Sites #37, #38, and #39 are on a "point" that juts out in the lake.  Both loops have bathhouses.  The Eagle Ridge loop bathhouse also has laundry facilities.  The campsites can be reserved at www.reserveamerica.com.  The fees range from $20 to $24 per night.




Trace State Park has 35 miles of trails within the park boundaries.  Some are hiking only trails, but the majority are multi-use trails (hiking, mountain bike, equestrian, and off-road vehicle).







If you like to take your horses camping with you, this is a great place to go.  In addition to the miles of horseback riding trails, Trace State Park also has a separate campground (first-come, first-served) for horse riders as well as stables for your horses.




Trace State Park is a great destination campground for a vacation or just a relaxing weekend getaway.  We will definitely return again.








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