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Approximately 3,500 state park campsites are available for reservation at 38 different state parks and state historic sites. How to make a Reservation Online: By phone: Click here to make a reservation.
List of frequently asked questions about reservations. Click here to sign up for an activity. New to Missouri State Parks? The Missouri Department of Natural Resources does not endorse, make claims or promises, or provide warranties of accuracy, of any websites or related materials provided outside of this website.
Prior to arriving at the state park or historic site, campers will receive an email with instructions on how to access their reservation online and check in on the day of arrival.
Same-day reservations are now accepted for camping stays up until 7 p.m. the day of your planned arrival. Full payment for your stay is required before occupying a vacant campsite. Remember to pay before you stay!
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At over 2100 acres, Horseshoe lake is the second largest natural lake in Illinois. For those, that don’t really get acres, that translates to around 3 miles long and about a 1/2 wide. Most sections of Horseshoe Lake are quite shallow (with average depths of 3-5 feet) so it isn’t a good lake for swimming, wading, jet skiing, and water-skiing (in fact, those things are prohibited). But between being near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers (which are natural migratory paths fo...
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On our first visit to Horseshoe Lake State Park, my wife and I got a late start, didn’t know much about the park, and were in a hurry to get on the water before the sunset so we pulled into the first not-well-marked put-in we saw, hopped in the boats and started paddling. When I think of lake, I think of open expanses of water. While that is certainly an option at Horseshoe Lake State Park, the section we did on our first visit was, for the most part, not that. Instead, it was mostly fairly t...
A BBQ or Picnic at one of the many waterfront spotsFive shelters are provided for group picnicking, while small areas with convenient parking for a family outing are scattered throughout Horseshoe Lake State Park.Has two playgroundsSeveral restrooms (mostly pit toilets).Camping is a great way to unplug, recharge, and connect with nature. More than 300 of Missouri’s conservation areas offer camping for those looking for a more adventurous, primitive experience. All camping on conservation areas is free, and most camping is first come, first served.
Jan 26, 2022 · With so much to do here in St Louis it’s hard to imagine leaving the city for any reason. But what about those 11 state parks all within an hour’s drive from downtown St. Louis? Map of State Parks Near St. Louis, MO. Here is a map of the Missouri state parks covered in this post:
