Explore Mississippi's natural landscapes on horseback through our state parks and Wildlife Management Areas. Ride along winding trails, through lush forests, and find hidden gems and beautiful views.
Plan your ride today and experience the joy of horseback riding in a beautiful setting.
Trace State Park offers a wide range of trails. There is a 35-mile off-road recreational vehicle trail especially for equestrian users, mountain bikers, etc.
Also available in our off-road recreational vehicle trails area is a horse barn for overnight accommodations and may be made by contacting the park office.
Lake Lowndes State Park offers seven miles of equestrian trail for horse lovers. The trail coveres creek crossings and hilly terrain. A parking area is located at the start of the trail. You must bring your own horse and show proof of the Negative Coggins before riding the trail.
During WMA deer seasons, horseback riding is restricted to roads open to motorized vehicles. Raccoon hunting from horses is allowed during nighttime hours.
Horseback riding is prohibited during WMA deer and turkey seasons. At all other times, horseback riding is restricted to roads open to motorized vehicles. Raccoon hunting from horses is allowed on entire area during nighttime hunting hours.
O'Keefe WMA - Horseback riding is prohibited during WMA deer and turkey seasons. At all other times, horseback riding is restricted to roads open to motorized vehicles and designated ATV trails. Squirrel hunting from horses is allowed in February on entire area. Raccoon hunting from horses is allowed during nighttime hours.
Theodore Mars WMA - Horseback riding is allowed on designated roads and trails outside of deer hunting season.
Horseback riding is prohibited during WMA deer and turkey seasons. At all other times, horseback riding is restricted to hard surface roads. No hunting from horses.
Horseback riding is prohibited during WMA deer and turkey seasons. At all other times, horseback riding is restricted to roads open to motorized vehicles and designated ATV trails. Raccoon hunting from horses is allowed during nighttime hunting hours.