Trace State Park Campground offers lake-facing campsites with water and electrical hookups throughout its camping areas. The park features multiple camping loops beyond the equestrian-focused Warrior Trails section, including lakefront sites that provide direct water access for fishing and other water activities. Campers regularly mention the park's peaceful atmosphere despite occasional maintenance issues affecting the interior roads.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Trace State Park provides excellent fishing access with multiple lakefront sites. "Our site backed up to the lake and was beautiful! Lots of activities and has a marina. Fishing was great," notes Maureen L. about Trace State Park Campground.
Hiking trails: The park maintains scenic walking paths suitable for various skill levels. "Beautiful place to camp and relax. Clean campsites and bathrooms. Nice hiking trails," reports William M. The trail system connects different park areas and accommodates casual walkers and dedicated hikers alike.
Water recreation: Beyond fishing, the lake supports kayaking and boating activities. Visitors should check current lake conditions as water levels have fluctuated in recent years. The park provides boat ramp access, though swimming is restricted. "No swimming in the lake, but folks were fishing and boating," shares Mary D.
What campers like
Lake views: Many campsites offer scenic lake vistas. "We were in site 4 on the lake. Beautiful view! Grounds could use some updating but we really enjoyed our stay here," says Scott B. about his experience at Trace State Park.
Quiet atmosphere: The peaceful environment makes for relaxing stays despite the park sometimes being at capacity. "Good place to get away for a weekend," mentions Steven H., highlighting the tranquil setting. Moon Lake Farm offers a similar experience, with one visitor noting it's "a very peaceful stop with 30 amp power and water available. Well kept and very nice host."
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting supports diverse wildlife observation opportunities. "The land and lake are beautiful," reports Mike B. about Moon Lake Farm. The areas around New Albany provide multiple habitats supporting local wildlife viewing.
What you should know
Road conditions: The interior park roads at Trace State Park need maintenance. "Trace state park is very nice and relaxing. From fishing, kayaking to camping. The roads in the park are terrible! That's the one downside to the park," reports Amanda F. Multiple visitors mention potholes throughout the park.
Cell service limitations: Some areas have unreliable connectivity. "Clean, relatively quiet even when full, lots of sites with direct, clean access to lakefront. Cons: not much level space between camper pads, access roads need replacing, sketchy cell service," notes Will G. about Big Hill Pond State Park Campground.
Facility conditions: While bathhouses are generally clean, some campgrounds have limited amenities. "Hard to give a complete review. Bath facilities were COVID closed. But, level sites. Water & electric hook-ups," shares Mary D. about her Trace State Park stay.
Tips for camping with families
Boardwalk exploration: The wooden walkways provide accessible nature viewing for children. "The boardwalks and observation deck were really fun for the kids, but most of the trails were too long for us so we didn't see the whole park," explains Kim B. about Big Hill Pond State Park.
Playground access: Some parks feature playground equipment for younger visitors. "There is a small playground close to the entrance. Lots of hiking trails and a fire tower that you can climb! We love the boardwalk trail," recommends Shana D.
Site selection: Choose sites with adequate space for family activities. "A few of the campsites are a little small for your needs, but there are several that have the perfect amount of space," advises Jared H., suggesting careful site selection when booking.
Tips from RVers
Size restrictions: Some campgrounds have limitations for larger rigs. "One of the nicest parks in West Tennessee but not for RV's over 26 feet. Great hiking," cautions Thomas W. about Big Hill Pond State Park.
Site leveling: Pay attention to site grade when selecting spots. "This camping area is great for small to medium sided campers. The newly renovated camping spots have a nice big table and fire pit," notes Brian T.
Hookup availability: Check specific campground loops for needed connections. While equestrian camping near New Albany, Mississippi offers full hookups in dedicated areas, other sections may have limited utilities. "This is a very peaceful stop with 30 amp power and water available," shares Mike B. about his stay at Moon Lake Farm.
