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Camping at Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park near Granite City

State park · Granite City · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located near Highway 111 in Madison County which lies in the southwestern part of Illinois. Only minutes away from a large surrounding urban area, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

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Price
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horseshoe lake-madison state park
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

3321 Hwy 111
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Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 3321 Hwy 111 (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
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  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

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5.1 mi from Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park (straight-line)
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$72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Cahokia RV Parque

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Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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1 individual reservable campsite from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

1 site · $40/night

Loops: Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket St Louis area · 1 min–1.5 hr · from $35/person
    • Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour St Louis area · 1.8 hr · from $25/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour St Louis area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

Self-guided tours at 7 mi away, Gateway Arch National Park

  • Walking Tour of the Gateway Arch grounds · 30–45 min · Stops: Flagpole, Gateway Arch Monument, South leg of the Gateway Arch, The Riverfront, Catenary Curve Wayside, North Pond +1 more

    Take a walk around the Gateway Arch grounds and explore this special place.

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!
    Fully Furnished, Loaded Bunkhouse RV!

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 32 mi from campground

    $124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
    2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 35 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Jayco Jay Flight
    2021 Jayco Jay Flight

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 35 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Horseshoe Lake-Madison State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket
    Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket

    St Louis area · 1 min–1.5 hr · from $35/person

    Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
    Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

    St Louis area · 1.8 hr · from $25/person

    St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
    St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour

    St Louis area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem
    St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem

    St Louis area · 1 hr · from $30/person

    St Louis Small Group Tour
    St Louis Small Group Tour

    St Louis area · 2 hr · from $89/person

    St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
    St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

    St Louis area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    St Louis Premium Driving Tour With River Cruise
    St Louis Premium Driving Tour With River Cruise

    St Louis area · 3 hr · from $159/person

    Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour
    Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

    St Louis area · 3 hr · from $149/person

    Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
    Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

    St Louis area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 7 mi away, Gateway Arch National Park

    A white Greek Revival-style building with a green dome
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Visit the Old Courthouse

    One of Gateway Arch National Park's visitor centers

    A steel arch with several carved figures inside and around it
    Photo: NPS
    Visit the Brick Mural

    The Tucker Theater mural at Gateway Arch National Park honors those who made the Arch possible. Created by artist Jay Tschetter, it features a 13-foot steel Arch model,…

    two glass cases, one holding a model of the Arch grounds and one a large model of the Arch structure
    Photo: Jennifer Clark/NPS Photo
    Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch

    The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 200 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ important role during that era.

    Two wooden badges sit side by side
    Photo: NPS
    Report for Duty

    30-90 Minutes

    Designed for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis…

    A woman in a green shirt holds up an animal pelt. Several people are gathered around looking at her.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Become a Trails & Rails Guide

    Have fun riding the train and sharing St. Louis area history!

    a young African-American girl looks out of the window of the Arch onto the city below
    Photo: NPS
    A View From the Top

    45-60 Minutes

    Tram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's tallest monument.

    Source: National Park Service (Gateway Arch National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.