Situated five minutes from Tupelo and nestled in the hills of North Mississippi,
this quaint community has lots to offer residents and visitors alike.
Whether you like to fish and hike, shop, or play a round of golf —
Saltillo is waiting to welcome you home.
Things to do in Saltillo
LAKE LAMAR BRUCE
Lake Lamar Bruce is a 300 acre lake located 1 1/2 miles off US Hwy 45. For more information about the lake call 662.869.2009. The lake is available to fish daily, and you can ski and enjoy other water sports on Wednesday and Sunday. Opened in 1965, and is known for its large Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, but also supports a large population of large-mouth bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye. Handicap accessible fishing is available, along with campsites, picnic areas with grills, restrooms, showers, and a concrete boat ramp.
NATCHEZ TRACE GOLF CLUB
The Natchez Trace Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course located in Saltillo. The course features 6,669 yards of golf from the longest tee for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.6, and it has a slope rating of 128 on Bermuda grass. Designed by John Frazier, the Natchez Trace course opened in 1964. For more information and tee times call 662.869.2168.
TIGER CREEK DISC GOLF
A brand new 18-hole premiere disc golf course recently completed construction. Located across from the WK Webb Sports Complex, north Mississippi's newest disc golf course is ready for you!
THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY
Drive and explore the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Trace is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It follows the "old Natchez Trace" which was a historic corridor used by American Indians, European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and even future presidents. Enjoy 10,000 years of North American history as you travel from Natchez to Nashville. The scenic national parkway crosses some of the most beautiful terrain in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Mississippi Highway 363 is access to the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 271. The town of Saltillo is less than 1 mile from the Trace.
SHOP LOCAL
Our sleepy little town offers some amazing opportunities to shop locally and support small businesses. From gifts to a bakery, clothing boutiques, and eclectic antique shops, Downtown Saltillo and its surrounding businesses welcome you to shop with them.
OLD TRACE & CONFEDERATE GRAVESITES
Located at milepost 269.4 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, this site protects an original section of the Old Trace and the gravesites of 13 Confederate soldiers.