Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area - Madison County

Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area covers 2,960 acres in southwest Illinois’ Madison County. Horseshoe Lake is a natural lake that was created when the Mississippi River changed course during a period of high water and flooding. The lake has become very shallow over the years due to silt build-up.

Native Americans have a long history in the area. There is evidence of American Indians at Horseshoe dating back to 8000 B.C. The Cahokia Mound builders used the lake as a source of food.

Today, the lake and surrounding land are a source of recreation. Guests to this park can fish, boat, picnic, camp, hunt, and hike.

For more information about Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, write or call:

Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
3321 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0270

Directions:
From Springfield, go south on Interstate 55 for 90 miles to East St. Louis then take Highway 3 north for 10 miles to Granite City and follow the signs to Horseshoe Lake State Fish & WIldlife Area.

From Effingham, go west on Interstate 70 for 92 miles to East St. Louis then take Highway 3 north for 10 miles to Granite City and follow the signs to Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

From Mt. Vernon, go west on Interstate 64 for 74 miles to East St. Louis then take Highway 3 north for 10 miles to Granite City and follow the signs to Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

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