State Parks Near Belleville, Illinois
32 state park units lie within 50 miles of Belleville, including 15 parks across the line in Missouri. The closest is Frank Holten State Park, about 8 mi northwest of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Frank Holten State Park8 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 32 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 143 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Belleville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Belleville; driving distance is usually longer.
Frank Holten State Park
In St. Clair County, about 2 miles southeast of East St. Louis, Frank Holten State Park covers about 1,047 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Frank Holten State Park →Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) is a park in Madison County, in Pontoon Beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) →Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Scott Joplin House State Historic Site →Peabody River King
Peabody River King is a state fish and wildlife area in St. Clair County, in New Athens.
Hours, fees and rules for Peabody River King →Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
Illinois Caverns State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 8 miles south of Waterloo.
Hours, fees and rules for Illinois Caverns State Natural Area →Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
The park supports fishing and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park →Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon State Historic Site →World Shooting and Recreational Complex
World Shooting and Recreational Complex is a park unit in Randolph County, about 4 miles north of Sparta.
Hours, fees and rules for World Shooting and Recreational Complex →Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site lies in Jefferson County, in Pevely.
Hours, fees and rules for Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site →Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area
In Monroe County, about 13 miles south of Waterloo, Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area covers about 810 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area →Kidd Lake State Natural Area
Kidd Lake State Natural Area is a natural area in Monroe County, about 12 miles southeast of Festus.
Hours, fees and rules for Kidd Lake State Natural Area →Castlewood State Park
The park supports mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Castlewood State Park →First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Popular activities here are mountain biking, historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site →Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Popular activities here are swimming, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site →Route 66 State Park
Things to do include mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, biking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Route 66 State Park →Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Felix Vallé House State Historic Site →Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 9 miles, according to the park. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area →Washington County State Recreation Area
Washington County State Recreation Area is a 1,465-acre recreation area in Washington County, about 5 miles south of Nashville.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington County State Recreation Area →Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Popular activities here are mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, ranger programs, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park →Don Robinson State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Don Robinson State Park →Randolph County State Recreation Area
In Randolph County, about 3 miles northeast of Chester, Randolph County State Recreation Area covers about 1,138 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Randolph County State Recreation Area →Mississippi River SFWA
Mississippi River SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Jersey County, about 12 miles north of St. Charles.
Hours, fees and rules for Mississippi River SFWA →Pere Marquette State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Pere Marquette State Park →Robertsville State Park
Visitors come for boating, fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Robertsville State Park →Turkey Bluffs
Turkey Bluffs is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Randolph County, about 5 miles southeast of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Turkey Bluffs →Pyramid State Recreation Area
Covering about 18,936 acres, Pyramid State Recreation Area lies in Perry County, about 10 miles west of Du Quoin.
Hours, fees and rules for Pyramid State Recreation Area →Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
Covering about 202 acres, Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area lies in Randolph County, about 11 miles east of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area →St. Francois State Park
Visitors come for rock climbing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for St. Francois State Park →Beaver Dam State Park
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Dam State Park →Washington State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. The park says there are no showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington State Park →Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 536-acre recreation area in Montgomery County, about 9 miles south of Hillsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Hawn State Park
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hawn State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Belleville
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area 38 mi east · Campground listed
- Washington County State Recreation Area 38 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 39 mi west · Campground listed
- Don Robinson State Park 39 mi west · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Belleville
- Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area 38 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pere Marquette State Park 43 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Washington State Park 48 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Belleville
- Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area 27 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 39 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pere Marquette State Park 43 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Robertsville State Park 45 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- St. Francois State Park 47 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Belleville
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 33 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- St. Francois State Park 47 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington State Park 48 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Belleville
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 23 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Mastodon State Historic Site 24 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Castlewood State Park 30 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site 32 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Route 66 State Park 33 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Fishing near Belleville
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 23 mi north · Fishing listed
- Castlewood State Park 30 mi west · Fishing listed
- Route 66 State Park 33 mi west · Fishing listed
- Robertsville State Park 45 mi west · Fishing listed
- St. Francois State Park 47 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Belleville
What is the closest state park to Belleville?
Frank Holten State Park is the closest, about 8 miles northwest of Belleville in a straight line. Next are Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) and Scott Joplin House State Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Belleville?
32 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Belleville have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County), Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area and Washington County State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Belleville?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Pere Marquette State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Belleville?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near St. Louis, MO16 mi northwest
- Near Edwardsville, IL19 mi north
- Near Arnold, MO21 mi west
- Near Highland, IL24 mi northeast
- Near Festus, MO31 mi southwest
- Near St. Charles, MO34 mi northwest
- Near Wildwood, MO37 mi west
- Near O'Fallon, MO44 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.