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Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres.
Horseshoe Lake State Park accommodates 26 tent or trailer campsites. A sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and hydrants are conveniently located. The campground is open from May 1 - Sept 30. Campers can stay a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period. We do not take reservations for camping. Although, group camping reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.
Very nice lake!!! It's only 8.00 for the night! No electric or showers. There is water and a dump station. A lot of great fishing out there. You can during the day and fish on the lake or picnic lunch at the benches. We had a horrible experience with a grounds keeper there but was taken care of. Aside from that issue it was nice. Take correct cash or pay through reserve America ahead of time because no one is ever in the office.
I went around sunset.
There were a lot of places to park & walk up to the water.
There were hundreds of birds that peppered the sky.
I think there were biking trails but I didnt go on them.
There were a couple of bathrooms and a few playgrounds.
Going through Southern IL about to cross into MO. Passed a beautiful water area. Exited but couldn't get back to the place I saw. Instead I found HORSESHOE LAKE. What a great location! I sat in the shade beneath an old tree for the rest of the afternoon. There were three blue herons flying about. It was peaceful. I am sure it's a busy place normally, but that day was quiet. So glad I took the road less traveled. Yeah, I said it....
Despite its proximity to industrial Granite City, there are several miles of wooded trails with wetland vegetation, hundreds of water fowl and even some Bald Eagles, and some well-maintained campgrounds with play equipment for kids. We even saw a Beaver lodge. It is also surprisingly nice in winter. If you live in St. Louis, try out the trails on Walker island in the middle of the lake.
Absolutely beautiful lake!! The breeze feels amazing on this June day. Great place to fish, walk, have a picnic, family day at the pavilions. The water is beautiful ❤️
