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Horseshoe Lake State Recreation Area
Illinois State Park
Write a Review 3321 Highway 111 Granite City, IL 62040 618-931-0270 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.6996, -90.0662
Overview of Horseshoe Lake State Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $8
Reported by Wesley on 5/8/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by NJNoMad on 9/1/2018
Number of Sites 26
Open Seasonally May - Sept.
Elevation 393 ft / 119 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Horseshoe Lake State Recreation Area 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 6 Users
Last reported 5/8/2024
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Last reported 6/8/2021
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 6/2/2022
“Away From The City But Still Close”
Reviewed 5/8/2024
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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This park opened on May 1 for the 2024 season. Basic gravel pad with picnic table.
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Wesley would stay here again
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“Easy And Cheap”
Reviewed 9/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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I came at 2 am and it was pretty easy to access, cheap for the night and level. Camped in a tent and didn’t have any problems. Not sure what they have facility wise
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belen would stay here again
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“Convenient location to St. Louis ”
Reviewed 9/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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All the reviews from 2021–2022 are accurate. I enjoyed the drive through ready-for-harvest fields of corn. The closest water spigot to me was out of service but there was a working one a few sites down. It was overcast the night I stayed so the lights from the city illuminated the camp, but it wasn't too bright. The sound of the cars f... more
All the reviews from 2021–2022 are accurate. I enjoyed the drive through ready-for-harvest fields of corn. The closest water spigot to me was out of service but there was a working one a few sites down. It was overcast the night I stayed so the lights from the city illuminated the camp, but it wasn't too bright. The sound of the cars from the nearby highways was noticeable but not too much louder than the insects. Like the light, it was tolerable.
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Verizon 4G
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“Golden spot close to city”
Reviewed 6/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
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Golden fields of wheat were growing when I was there. As well as turtles crossing from one field to the other. You could see the city in the distance, including the tip of the arch. Not crowded. Serene. Good price and layout. You register and pay by cash in a dropbox near the park entrance.
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myvanyear would stay here again
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“Great stop near St Louis”
Reviewed 6/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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For $8 you cant beat this place. There is a dump station for $5, and fresh water pumps spread through out the campground. We were in site 3 right next to a water pump ( it sits between 2&3). Level, quiet site. Away from the rest of the park. There are restrooms on the other side of the loop but we didnt use or check. Each site has a pi... more
For $8 you cant beat this place. There is a dump station for $5, and fresh water pumps spread through out the campground. We were in site 3 right next to a water pump ( it sits between 2&3). Level, quiet site. Away from the rest of the park. There are restrooms on the other side of the loop but we didnt use or check. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit.
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Boondocking Bandits would stay here again
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Reviewed 4/19/2021
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Closed for winter season- Opens May 1
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Bryan would stay here again
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“Great place to camp for a quick trip to STL”
Reviewed 10/24/2020
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
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While visiting the St. Louis area, we decided to camp a little on the outskirts at the Horseshoe Lake State Park. Camping was $8/night with no hookups, however it did offer an on-site septic dump and dispersed water spigots. We only stayed one night here, but it was perfect for our quick trip to explore downtown.
SD2RV would stay here again
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Reviewed 7/31/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Closed, not sure if permanent or seasonally. 7/31/19
WanderFull would stay here again
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“Basic site with table and fire ring - easily accessible in our 28’ class a towing our car. ”
Reviewed 9/16/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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We arrived after 8 pm saw one car of fisherman on the drive to the campsites. 3 other sites were occupied. We parked of the West side of the loop where no vault toilets are located. We submitted after hours registration outside the park office for $8. Could just see the top of the Gateway Arch from our site. Fine spot to park and rest... more
We arrived after 8 pm saw one car of fisherman on the drive to the campsites. 3 other sites were occupied. We parked of the West side of the loop where no vault toilets are located. We submitted after hours registration outside the park office for $8. Could just see the top of the Gateway Arch from our site. Fine spot to park and rest our heads for the night.
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Keight1124 would stay here again
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“Could be really nice but....”
Reviewed 9/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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Drove around the loops, whether you go to the right or left they dead end - stopped bye the office no one was there - a lot of vehicle activity and locals hanging out - come to find out it pretty much is a cruising spot / drug traffic - if you drive to the left and go all around you will end up at a once nice campground - very isolated... more
Drove around the loops, whether you go to the right or left they dead end - stopped bye the office no one was there - a lot of vehicle activity and locals hanging out - come to find out it pretty much is a cruising spot / drug traffic - if you drive to the left and go all around you will end up at a once nice campground - very isolated, very rundown. no pads just grass - only one way in and out, wouldn't recommend until they get it together again....
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“Closed Until Further Notice”
noted 6/10/2023
I checked the website and it says first come first serve, but they are closed until further notice .
“Campground is closed as of 5/19/23”
noted 5/19/2023
Signs saying the campground is closed and the gate to camp area is locked.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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