Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Alexander County)

Illinois State Wildlife Area

Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water

Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Alexander County) entrance fee

Free entry

About Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (Alexander County)

Bald cypress, tupelo gum, swamp cottonwood and wild lotus give this 10,200-acre site the feel of the Deep South, around a shallow 2,400-acre lake. Bought in 1927 as a Canada goose sanctuary, it is now for camping, boating, fishing and hunting.

Things to do

  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛝 Playground
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Class A (electric, water, showers)
  • Class B/E (electric, no showers)
  • Class C (primitive, privies)

Contact

Phone618-776-5689

Address21759 Westside Dr., Miller City, IL 62962

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