Fort Massac State Park Campground Illinois

1308 East 5th Street
Metropolis, Illinois 62960
618-524-4712

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Fort Massac State Park overlooks the Ohio River and the campground has 50 Class A (electric hookup) campsites in a wooded area close to the historic area. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Tent camping and a separate group camping area are also available.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers (bathhouse) and dump station. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host. The Park also has a playground, picnic area, boat ramp, visitor center, museum and other historic sites.

The park features a replica of the historic fort that was originally built by the French in 1757. After they abandoned it in 1763 the Chickasaws burned it to the ground. President George Washington rebuilt the fort 1794, but it was again destroyed during the New Madrid earthquake in 1811-1812.

Fort Massac State Park – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation at the park includes boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, disc golf, picnicking, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. You can also visit the replica of the 1802 fort, visitor center, museum and other historic areas.

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Regions

Campsite Types

ADA
Electric Hookup
Group
RV
Tent
Trailer

Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

340

# of Campsites:

50+

# of RV Campsites:

Amenities

Bathhouse
BBQ Grills
Boat Launch/Ramp
Campground Host
Campsite Tables
Drinking Water
Electrical Hookup
Fire Pit
Fire Rings
Firewood Available
Gift Shop
Grills
Group Camping
Pets OK
Picnic Tables
Ranger Station
Recycling Center
Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
RV Hookups
Showers
Trash Collection

Activities

Archeological Sites
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Disc Golf
Fishing
Historic Sites
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Museum
Nature Trails
Photography
Picnicking
River
Walking Trails
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

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