Outdoor fun in Tupelo

Tupelo offers a variety of venues for those who enjoy the outdoors. From golf courses to campgrounds, outdoor recreation is bountiful in the area.

Tupelo has numerous parks, lakes and campground areas, a city park and multi-purpose arena. The Tupelo Buffalo Park also offers outdoor adventure, and the Natchez Trace Parkway features trails for hiking and horseback riding. For more information on Tupelo's outdoor recreational opportunities, contact the CVB Sports Development Director, Neal McCoy, at 800-533-0611, visit our site's sports page or visit Tupelo Parks and Recreation at www.tupeloparkrec.com.

Golf Courses

Some of Mississippi's finest golf courses are located in and around Tupelo. Experience the challenge at:

Bel Air Golf Course (9 holes)
2107 Country Club Rd., Tupelo
662-841-6446

Big Oaks Golf Club (18 holes)
3481 Big Oaks Blvd., Saltillo
662-844-8002
www.bigoaksgolfclub.com
garyb@bigoaksgolfclub.com

Natchez Trace Golf Course (18 holes)
Beech Springs Rd., Saltillo
662-869-2166

Meadows Golf Course (9 holes)
Sims Gin Rd. off MS Hwy 6, Pontotoc
662-840-1985

Pontotoc Country Club (18 holes)
MS Hwy 6 E, Pontotoc
662-489-1962
www.pontotoccc.com

River Birch Golf Club (18 holes)
MS 278 W, Amory
662-256-3419

Parks

Tombigbee State Park
Located just six miles south of Tupelo, Tombigbee State Park offers the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities. Under the management of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, this facility includes a lodge meeting room, seven air-conditioned cabins, two air-conditioned dormitories, 18-hole disc golf course, 20 RV sites with most being sewer sites, primitive camping area, nature trail, picnic facilities and two large pavilions, which can be reserved. Cabins and lodge meeting room rental rates are available upon request and entrance, boat and fishing fees are charged. For more information, call 662-842-7669, contact tombigbee@mdwfp.state.ms.us or visit http://www.mdwfp.com/parkView/parks.asp?ID=1817.

Elvis Presley Lake & Campground
The Elvis Presley Lake and Campground is a scenic park named in honor of the city's most famous son. Located five miles north of the Elvis Presley Birthplace, the 850-acre facility is popular with campers, boaters, water skiers and fishermen. An all terrain bicycle trail, nature and hiking trails and volleyball courts are also available. Boat launching fees and camping fees are charged. The facility is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Information may be obtained through the lake manager by calling 662-840-5172.

Trace State Park
Trace State Park offers a quiet, natural retreat located just 9 miles west of Tupelo, one of Mississippi’s fastest growing cities. Trace State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities ranging from fishing and water sports to exploring miles of secluded nature trails. A special arrangement with the Pontotoc Country Club allows Trace State Park guests to enjoy the club’s 18-hole golf course without paying green fees. Trace State Park features eleven air-conditioned cabins accommodating two to six persons, over 600 acres of fresh water for fishing and water sports, twelve picnic sites featuring tables and barbecue grills, and 35 miles of multi-purpose trails. For more information, call 662-489-2958, contact trace@mdwfp.state.ms.us or visit http://www.mdwfp.com/parkView/parks.asp?ID=1818.

The Campground at Barnes Crossing
The Campground at Barnes Crossing offers 50 full hookup RV sites secluded in a quiet wooded park located 1 block North of the Mall at Barnes Crossing, the largest mall in North Mississippi with over 90 stores for your shopping convenience.  The park has 25 pull-through sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups and cable TV on all sites and free internet offered at the office.  Adjacent to the office are a dressing room, shower facilities, and a laundromat.  We also provide a full time park hostess for your needs.  Our park is located within a short driving distance of all our city attractions.  For more information, call 662-844-6063 or visit www.cgbarnescrossing.com.