State Parks Near Edwardsville, Illinois
25 state park units lie within 50 miles of Edwardsville, including 10 parks across the line in Missouri. The closest is Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County), about 8 mi southwest of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)8 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 25 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 82 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Edwardsville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Edwardsville; driving distance is usually longer.
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) →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Beaver Dam State Park
The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Dam State Park →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 →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 →Castlewood State Park
The park supports mountain biking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Castlewood State Park →Mastodon State Historic Site
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mastodon State Historic Site →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Ray Norbut
Ray Norbut is a state fish and wildlife area about 16 miles northeast of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Ray Norbut →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 →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 →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 →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 →Carlyle Lake SFWA
Carlyle Lake SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Fayette County, in Vandalia.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlyle Lake SFWA →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Edwardsville
- Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) 8 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Beaver Dam State Park 29 mi north · Campground listed
- Pere Marquette State Park 32 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area 36 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area 37 mi east · Campground listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Edwardsville
- Pere Marquette State Park 32 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area 37 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Edwardsville
- Pere Marquette State Park 32 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 40 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area 45 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Edwardsville
- Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site 45 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Edwardsville
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 8 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site 27 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Castlewood State Park 34 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Mastodon State Historic Site 36 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Route 66 State Park 39 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Edwardsville
- Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park 8 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Castlewood State Park 34 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Route 66 State Park 39 mi southwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Edwardsville
What is the closest state park to Edwardsville?
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) is the closest, about 8 miles southwest of Edwardsville in a straight line. Next are Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park and Frank Holten State Park.
How many state parks are near Edwardsville?
25 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Edwardsville have camping?
8 parks list camping, the nearest being Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County), Beaver Dam State Park and Pere Marquette State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Edwardsville?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Pere Marquette State Park, Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Edwardsville?
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 Highland, IL16 mi east
- Near St. Louis, MO17 mi southwest
- Near Belleville, IL19 mi south
- Near St. Charles, MO28 mi west
- Near Arnold, MO33 mi southwest
- Near O'Fallon, MO39 mi west
- Near Wildwood, MO39 mi west
- Near Festus, MO46 mi southwest
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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.