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  3. Fort Massac State Park

Camping at Fort Massac State Park near Metropolis

State park · Metropolis · 49 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region's rich history, at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois'?

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 72 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 001
Tent · Up to 68 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
Site 003
Tent · Up to 55 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 61 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 61 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 60 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 60 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
Site 008
Tent · Up to 63 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night
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Tent · Up to 58 ftHookups not listedArea 1
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$20/night

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

1308 East 5th Street
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Fort Massac State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Fort Massac State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Fort Massac State Park?
Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Fort Massac 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, 49 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 50 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 51 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on recreation.exploremoreil.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 1308 East 5th Street (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Fern Lake Campground

3.6 mi from Fort Massac State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

The Art Farm

10.4 mi from Fort Massac State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Duck Creek RV Park

10.6 mi from Fort Massac State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 72 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup
    2020 Cherokee Wolf pup

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 49 mi from campground

    $80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Jayco Jay Flight
    2022 Jayco Jay Flight

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 133 mi from campground

    $129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem
    To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 196 mi from campground

    $290/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    51 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    51 sites · $20, $40/night

    Loops: Area 2 (25), Area 1 (24), Group Area (2)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15