Horseshoe Lake State Park: A Practical Visitor Guide

Horseshoe Lake State Park is in Madison County, off Highway 111 at 3321 Highway 111, Granite City, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) gives the park’s area as 2,960 acres.

The lake and its surrounding parkland make up the setting for activities ranging from fishing and boating to picnicking and geocaching. For a broader look at the town, the Caseyville local visitor guide covers the Caseyville area.

The park’s address is 3321 Highway 111 in Granite City, off Highway 111. Use that address to plan your drive from Caseyville, and check the official site before you go for current access information.

The park’s phone number is 618-931-0270. Contact the park directly if you need to confirm conditions before travelling; driving directions from Caseyville are not available on the park page.

Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, geocaching, picnicking, camping, dog training, hunting and metal detecting.

Two public boat ramps serve the lake, and all watercraft are subject to a 50-horsepower limit. Fish in the lake include channel catfish, bass, crappie, bluegill, carp and buffalo.

The park has four miles of hiking trails. Check current trail access before planning a hike, as park conditions can affect which areas are open.

For picnics, the park provides five group shelters and has two playgrounds. Hunting is allowed only from public hunting blinds on the lake; contact the park office for hunting regulations.

Horseshoe Lake State Park has picnic shelters, playgrounds, boat ramps and a campground, but access to individual facilities can change. Confirm the status of the specific area you plan to use with the IDNR before you go.

The campground has 26 tent or trailer campsites and a seasonal operating pattern from May 1 through September 30. Reservations are not taken for camping. Facilities include a sanitary dump station, pit toilets and water hydrants; the stay limit is seven days in a 30-day period.

Details about accessible routes, parking, restrooms and other accessibility features are not available. If those features matter for your visit, contact the park at 618-931-0270 before setting out.

Check current park conditions before choosing an activity, particularly if your plans depend on a trail, campsite, boat access or a particular shelter. The IDNR advises contacting the site directly about closures and winter hours, and notes that sites may close or partially close during hunting season.

Boat fishing is an activity at the park, but seasonal rules apply. Confirm the current fishing and boating regulations with the park before heading onto the lake.