Horseshoe Lake State Park

  • 3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL 62040
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+1 618 931 0270

Website:

dnr.state.il.us

Horseshoe Lake is situated on a low flood plain which follows the Mississippi River down to the Kentucky border. Before the present system of levies was constructed, heavy spring floods would cause the river to overflow its banks. ... more on Epinions.com

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Early native peoples used the lake as an abundant food resource, and indeed, an important one. more on Epinions.com

The trails are well maintained, and there are the remnants of a mound in the middle of the island that has its beginnings about some 8000 years ago. more on Epinions.com

Camping is allowed in the park, and there are facilities for 48 tent or trailers, with a sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and water hydrants. more on Epinions.com

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The Park with two ponds within an island, inside of a lake. Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is one neat little state park. I visited the park after visiting nearby Cahokia Mounds, where I spent the greater part of a Sunday ... more on Epinions.com

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