Horseshoe Lake Alexander County
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.illinois.gov(618) 776-5689
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Horseshoe Lake Alexander County is a state fish and wildlife area in Alexander County, about 17 miles southeast of Cape Girardeau.
Fees and passes
Free: 'The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) does not charge an Entrance Fee to any state owned or operated land.' Camping, cabins and shelters are fee-based.
Statewide fee rule from Illinois's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ExploreMoreIL (IDNR camping, cabins, group camps and shelters)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
With all the beautiful view and recreational activities at Horseshoe Lake to choose from, you may wish to stay a few days to experience them all. There are 38 Class A camping sites with electricity and showers, 40 Class B/E camping sites with electricity only, and 10 Class C sites available for overnight guests.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Physical Accessibility at Horseshoe Lake - Alexander
- Parking lots are oil and chip and have accessible parking spots.
- All sidewalks are concrete.
- There are no sidewalks at the check station.
- The park office is located at the County Highway Department. There is a small step, but also a concrete ramp.
- There are accessible restrooms in the shower house and throughout the park in the vault privies.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 21759 Westside Dr.
Miller City, IL 62962 - Nearest town
- Cape Girardeau — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.1400, -89.3430
- Phone
- (618) 776-5689
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Illinois State Parks (IDNR state parks and recreation areas) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- IDNR All Parks list (AEM content-fragment list JSON) + each unit's landing page for official title, coordinates, address, phone
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology