Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)

About Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)

A natural oxbow left behind when the Mississippi cut a new channel, now averaging just three feet deep across 2,960 acres of floodplain. People have used this ground since 8000 B.C.; today it is the Metro East's nearest big park.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Tent and trailer sites
• Group camping

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

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Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks

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