Horseshoe Lake State Park

Category: Park in Granite City, Illinois

Address: 3321 IL-111, Granite City, IL 62040, USA

Phone: +16189310270

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Amit Regmi

Aug 16, 2022

Natural lake

Dwight Keener

Jul 26, 2022

Nice place to relax and enjoy your day, however the fishing isn't too good at all. Wonder if there are any fish in there ☺️

Kshe Jones

Jul 22, 2022

Nice park always clean and has nice areas to sit and look at the water.

Rob Hull

Jul 10, 2022

Bathroom is nasty

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Questions & Answers

When does the campground open for overnights.

Gwynne Holman | Sep 23, 2020
danny parsons | Sep 23, 2020

Check their web site

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Do u need a permit to fish here

Mario Danley | Sep 23, 2020
Albert Muniz | Sep 23, 2020

No permit but you will need an Illinois fishing license.

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is there rv parking?

Crystal Blough | Sep 24, 2019
Lillian Kingsley | Sep 24, 2019

There are tent & RV sites available at Horseshoe Lake or at least there were the last time I was there

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Is there a website for reservation?

Miss Minchin Ganda | Sep 24, 2019
Hill Demand Respect | Sep 24, 2019

You don't need reservations, just go.

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Do you have to have a license to fish

beast_mode | Sep 24, 2019
Nathaniel Smith | Sep 24, 2019

If your over the age of 17 you are required by law to have a fishing license.

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What are the fees involved for camping here?

Moe Hurst | Sep 24, 2019
Kay Lee | Sep 24, 2019

Hi Moe, I work at Horseshoe lake. Yes we have a campground however it is closed until further notice due to staff shortage. When it opens the fee is $8/night. No electricity, no showers, pit toilets.

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I keep reading about the small area of the lake where they used to dredge sand that is substantially deeper, but I cannot find it on any maps. Can someone please tell me exactly where the deep spot is? Thanks very much!

Alex Beavers | Sep 24, 2019
robert fisher | Sep 23, 2020

If your coming from st.Louis mo its right down from the international raceway on yor right side turn right at stop light and go straight until dead in

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Can u swim at this lake

Amanda Cross | Sep 24, 2018
Rick Householder | Sep 24, 2018

No swimming, just boating and fishing

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Are there RV hookups in the park?

Bruce Cramer | Aug 24, 2022
Alice Miles | Sep 2, 2022

No, not that I saw

Can i rock and fossil hunt?

Robert Webb | Aug 24, 2022
tewana stewart | Aug 24, 2022

No not really. If you find any you are lucky

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I really want to know why can’t you swim there., what’s wrong? What about jet skiing?

Roberto Brandon | Aug 24, 2022
Richard Johnson | Aug 24, 2022

The lake us too shallow for DJing and no swimming allowed

What type of boating can you do? Can you kayak?

Charles Ruffing | Jun 25, 2022
Helen Bass | Jun 25, 2022

Yes

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How late can you get there for camping? Also my plan is car camping, can I pull my car into one of the camp sites?

Sarah Hutchings | Jun 25, 2022
Joey Straus | Jun 25, 2022

You can show up anytime before 9pm and yes you can car camp

what is the hiking difficultly level? are there daily fees to enter the park to hike?

Bryce Balusek | Sep 23, 2021
Lenny Leger | Oct 28, 2021

It's free to park and walk, use a walking stick as it's flat and it's great for protection

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How much for the week

kasper Joe | Sep 23, 2021
Dark Cloud | Oct 28, 2021

It's $8 a night

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Can You Bring grills

Tracy Smith | Sep 23, 2021
Jakob atom | Sep 23, 2021

Yes, you can. Some pavilions have them available as well.

What are the rules for building a fire ?

Vince Mitchell | Sep 23, 2021
Cecillia Clason | Sep 23, 2021

IDK the rules but I know it's allowed

Can I camp out and bring horses..and what is the fee for camping fri-sun

Skylar J | Sep 23, 2020
Larry Chapman | Sep 23, 2020

You can camp, but I'm not sure about horses, I can't find a price on the park website, but I think it's about $10 per night.

Do you have to reserve the piinic and shelters areasareas

johnny cheung | Sep 23, 2020
Alexandria Ehret | Sep 23, 2020

No, there are lots of spaces!

Do you have a beach for swimming?

Leah Camp | Sep 23, 2020
Georgeina Driver | Sep 23, 2020

No swimming.

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We have a 90 hp motor on our 15 1/2 bass boat, can we boat out there??

Jessica Riskovsky Whitehead | Sep 24, 2019
Kenny davis | Sep 23, 2020

50 HP. LIMIT

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Is Horseshoe Lake currently flooded/closed off?

Anthony Johnson | Sep 24, 2019
Eric Conway | Sep 24, 2019

No that's not that I know of

Are boat rentals available anywhere near by?

Jack Schitt | Sep 24, 2019
Thomas Albert | Sep 24, 2019

No, unfortunately there are not.

Is there boat rentals available?

Jack Schitt | Sep 24, 2019
Panoramic PC | Sep 24, 2019

Nope, but there is a boat area to drop in.

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Do they have kayak rentals?

Collin Druck | Sep 24, 2019
Hill Demand Respect | Sep 24, 2019

I don't think they do. They have an office on site, therefore call them and ask your question this way you'll know for sure.

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Why is there no swimming allowed.?

Dustin Cook | Sep 24, 2019
Bret “Badapple” Voiers | Sep 24, 2019

Didn't know that, only been there once and the campgrounds was closed so I didn't stay, but it could be because of flooding this time of year

Can u BBQ in park

James Roberts | Sep 24, 2019
Sean Glenn | Sep 24, 2019

Yes. They have grills at each shelter.

How do I rent the house for partes

Eli Castellanos | Sep 24, 2019
Roberta Washington | Sep 24, 2019

Go to the park office or call there to reserve the pavilion or area you want

I heard this is a place with drugs and needles laying on the ground. Is this true? Looking for a place to kayak

Timothy Hechenberger | Sep 24, 2019
Maryann Cochran | Sep 24, 2019

I haven't seen any signs of drug use. There is a spectacular view of the arch

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Four wheeler trails?

Gerald Naler-Smith | Sep 24, 2019
Jeff Hofmeister (Mecoutdoors) | Sep 24, 2019

No atv trails on site.

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what are the hours for fishing and being around the lake?

Mark Derr | Sep 24, 2019
Mark Derr | Sep 24, 2019

I did and got recorded message about camping season months and go online for fishing license. Didn't help much

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How much does it cost to camp there?

Margie McKeown | Sep 24, 2019
Dark Cloud | Sep 24, 2019

$8.00 a night

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Do I need to buy a camping permit to tent camp here? Or can I just show up put up a tent ?

Justin Lefler | Sep 24, 2018
Richard Petyk | Sep 24, 2018

There's a fee, and it seems like there are lots of places to rent camp.

Does it cost to reserve a pavilion?

Jamie White | Sep 24, 2018
stephanie Belt | Sep 24, 2018

Yes

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Do you just show up to camp?

Tamieca Murray | Sep 24, 2018
charlie neal | Sep 24, 2018

Yes

Is there swimming?

Corbin Spink | Sep 24, 2018
Tisa Dukes | Sep 24, 2018

No!

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Can you swim im it?

amber manion | Sep 24, 2018
Dane | Sep 24, 2019

I've lost so many hooks in this lake as a kid...so I wouldn't if I were you...

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Do they allow alcohol?

Boring brat | Sep 24, 2018
Sherry AngellyHutson | Sep 24, 2018

Yes. Just have to clean up empties.

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