Fort Massac State Park
Illinois State Park
Write a Review 1308 E 5th St. Metropolis, IL 62960 618-524-4712 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.1474, -88.713
Overview of Fort Massac State Park
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by camper-830195 on 8/13/2023
Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Parhfinder75 on 1/8/2023
Number of Sites 50
Reservations yes
Elevation 328 ft / 99 m
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Fort Massac State Park 25 people have reviewed this location.
“Cold Water Showers But Otherwise Great”
Reviewed 8/13/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 3 |
For $20 it is a pretty good deal as you get electricity, a nice, non sketchy level place, plenty of trees, a dump station, you can fill your water tank. However I found that most of the bathrooms were locked, they were kinda dirty, and the water was COLD! I had really been looking forward to a hot shower, so other than that it would ha... more
For $20 it is a pretty good deal as you get electricity, a nice, non sketchy level place, plenty of trees, a dump station, you can fill your water tank. However I found that most of the bathrooms were locked, they were kinda dirty, and the water was COLD! I had really been looking forward to a hot shower, so other than that it would have gotten 5 stars.
camper-830195 would stay here again
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“Clean Facilities And Quiet”
Reviewed 4/19/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 50 |
We arrived late in the day with our 35’ 5th wheel. Our site (#50) was level with easy entry. There was plenty of space between sites as well. The campground was quiet and the bathhouse was exceptionally clean.
Forrest would stay here again
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“Amazing! Tips in review- ”
Reviewed 3/12/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 15 |
This was the first time we've ever used our camper and I couldn't have hoped for more! They have both 30 and 50amp sites. You should be able to tell by the size of the hookup. BOOKING- If you book online, you must do so 3 days in advance. If you're a drop in, find a spot without a "card and date" at the site, and keep an eye out fo... more
This was the first time we've ever used our camper and I couldn't have hoped for more! They have both 30 and 50amp sites. You should be able to tell by the size of the hookup.
BOOKING- If you book online, you must do so 3 days in advance. If you're a drop in, find a spot without a "card and date" at the site, and keep an eye out for when the host is on site! They'll have you pay then:) great for last minute stops
Showers are CLEAN AND HOT!!! All 5 of us showered without losing an ounce of hot water. We were greatly impressed by that alone.
Lots of trails and sites to see. Highly recommend stopping here!
camper-795261 would stay here again
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“Friendly stafff”
Reviewed 1/8/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 13 |
RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
Arrived in dark, host colected fee next morning. No reservations in January eploremoreil.com reservation site showed camp sites were walk in only this time of year. Picked #13 turned out to be 30amp. Did find maybe 8 sites(8,9,16,18,31,34,42,45) that were 50amp. See reservation site details filter for 50amp if this is what you need. ... more
Arrived in dark, host colected fee next morning. No reservations in January eploremoreil.com reservation site showed camp sites were walk in only this time of year.
Picked #13 turned out to be 30amp. Did find maybe 8 sites(8,9,16,18,31,34,42,45) that were 50amp. See reservation site details filter for 50amp if this is what you need. Most sites are paved but some gravel sites remain. Some water access spigot placed among camp sites or also near waste dump.
Parhfinder75 would stay here again
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“Fort Massac SP”
Reviewed 1/2/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 50 |
Very nice State Park by Illinois standards. It is obvious the state has allocated funds for updates here recently. The CG roads and most of the sites have fresh asphalt giving you a nice level parking pad. The handful of sites which are not paved have fresh gravel…still giving you a nice level spot. Shower house appears to be newer ... more
Very nice State Park by Illinois standards. It is obvious the state has allocated funds for updates here recently.
The CG roads and most of the sites have fresh asphalt giving you a nice level parking pad. The handful of sites which are not paved have fresh gravel…still giving you a nice level spot.
Shower house appears to be newer as well. Very nice and clean facilities.
I only stayed here one night after exploring the Shawnee National Forest. This was the last CG on my list to check out.
The park location is a bit odd as the entrance is right off Highway 45 going through Metropolis, however I will admit once you’re in the CG, you quickly forget how close to the main road you are.
No large amounts of road noise, etc to speak of.
Sites are electric only. Seems like several reviews were surprised by that…FYI most Illinois State Parks are electric only.
Fresh water fill up and dump station available on site.
XPLOR.AF would stay here again
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“Nice Park In Town Easy To Get To”
Reviewed 11/24/2022
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
Very nice state park right on the Ohio River. Big level sites, nice restrooms and showers for a state park. Stayed there 1 night. Lots of open space so my dog had fun. A little hiking trail and frisbee golf. Very quiet and no crowds in Nov
Simone would stay here again
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“A Beautiful Setting.”
Reviewed 7/26/2022
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 13 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
We arrived right after sundown, hooked up to 30 amp (50 is also available scattered at various sites). Park was very empty, maybe only 8 total tent and RVers plus camp host. Sites mostly paved, some gravel, space wide enough to park your tow vehicle which was very nice. Groomed park like setting with many greenery and overhead trees. C... more
We arrived right after sundown, hooked up to 30 amp (50 is also available scattered at various sites). Park was very empty, maybe only 8 total tent and RVers plus camp host. Sites mostly paved, some gravel, space wide enough to park your tow vehicle which was very nice. Groomed park like setting with many greenery and overhead trees. Comfort station although we did not walk into it. Potable water spigots throughout park. Large dump station with marked potable water. Camp host was not home the following morning so we dropped off our payment of $20 at the park office. We could not book online since it’s peak season and reservations are blocked 3 days ahead of time. Walk in’s are welcome though, just pay attention to any reservations forms clipped on site numbers. In response to the last reviewer, the noise you were hearing were the cicada’s among the trees I believe. Walk to the river and watch the barges, lots of trail options for a nice walk. Adding this location to my favorites.
Airstreamvagabond would stay here again
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“Nice park, weird night noise ”
Reviewed 6/13/2022
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 41 |
RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
Nice park, big sites (electric, with water spigots at various points. But… every night some kind of low droning noise comes on at odd intervals, like a cross between a train and a super-large breathing sound. No idea why it is but it’s woken me 2-3 times a night every single night, even over the drone of my AC. Crazy weird.
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“Overpriced”
Reviewed 1/14/2022
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 13 |
RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
The park is nice, clean, and on the river. But for electric only sites it’s too pricy. There’s water spigots through the park and a dump station.
No discounts of any kind unless you are an Illinois resident.
Showers are hot and single units with sink and toilet in each which is nice
Nice park, nice host, just not worth the price
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“One of the best - 4.5 stars”
Reviewed 11/10/2021
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 9 |
Site Number: | 13 |
After reading all the reviews here, I noticed no one mentioned anything about reservations. So I went to their website, where there was very little camping information. 'Click here for reservations'. So I did and it took me to ExploreMoreIL.com. When I went there, it said you needed to reserve at least 3 days in advance. Well, it was e... more
After reading all the reviews here, I noticed no one mentioned anything about reservations. So I went to their website, where there was very little camping information. 'Click here for reservations'. So I did and it took me to ExploreMoreIL.com. When I went there, it said you needed to reserve at least 3 days in advance. Well, it was exactly three days in advance, so I tried. It showed every campsite open at $20 ea...until you entered dates...then it showed no campsites open! 'Unavailable'. So I tried other dates. All unavailable. So I called. Got a park employee that said the 3 day advance notice was for peak months, that right now it was first come, first served. That's why the reservations website wasn't working. He told me $30. I told him the website said $20 (plus some $5 surcharge thing). Asked about senior discounts. He didn't know anything about either one. So I went to the park, expecting to have to argue over $20 vs $30.
The campground host told me $20. Relieved. No arguing. Then he looked at my age on my driver's license and said, "$15 Mon thru Thur for seniors, $20 on weekends. $30 is only during holiday weekends." So I signed up for 3 weeknights, $45...and wound up staying for 9 days. It is that darn nice here.
Small, compact campground at only 50 sites plus maybe 10 more tent sites. Most sites are fairly close to your neighbor but there's a few with more space between. Lots of mature trees. Forest on 3 sides, more open state park grounds and the Ohio River on the other side. Nice, new, clean bathrooms which consist of 8 separate rooms. Yes, 8. Shower, sink and toilet in each room. You can lock the door and take as long as you want. Sites are either 30 or 50 amp. At least some of the sites are marked if they are 50. Small children's playground. Can't hook up to water, must be shared with other campers. LOTS of squirrels. 8 different times, day and night, 2-4 deer came into the campground. You learn to watch where you step! And thats it. Very simple, small, clean campground. In the woods...in a state park...within 500 feet of the Ohio River...with two trails, 2.5 and 8.7 miles long...with the remains of Fort Massac and a replica next to it...and a Visitor's Center/Museum...and a trout pond, aptly named 'Trout Pond'. And if that isn't enough, you can take the gravel road along the river, which goes under I-24, take a short hike or bike ride down to the river and view all the graffiti that generations of teenagers have displayed underneath the bridge. And if that isn't enough...yes, downtown Metropolis, Superman's home is less than 2 miles away with the 15 foot statue, streets named Truth, Justice and American Way, the Superman store and Museum, a few other stores with Superman items and other antiques, the Chamber of Commerce with its own museum/collectible/memorabilia that also sells Dippin Dots, the Noelle Neil/Lois Lane statue, the now vacant Metropolis Planet, a nearby cemetery where the Birdman of Alcatraz is buried and Harrah's Casino, right on the river...this is all within 4 miles of the campground...biking distance. Even closer...Big John grocery store with another big statue to rival that of Superman, Subway, Sonic, Dairy Queen, Hardee's. There is so much to see and do here, that I extended my stay from 3 to 9 days.
And there are few bad points...
- The showers are heated by tankless water heaters, so it takes time for the showers to heat up. The first one I went in was cold, then lukewarm, then cold again, then finally hot. The next one went from 5 mins of cold to all hot.
- No trash cans in the bathrooms. You're expected to bring your trash to the garbage cans outside.
- Despite the river being 500 feet away and downhill from the campground, during very heavy, extended rains, the river has come up and flooded out the campground.
- Homeless people live in the park. I was walking my dogs at 9:30pm and 6:30am, in the dark and was freaked out seeing a lone figure standing by a fire he had started at a park pavilion...right across the road from the campground.
- Hunting is allowed in certain areas of the state park, so take care if you are here Oct thru January.
That's really about it. 4.5 stars. I love it here.
I will be uploading many pictures.
Mark would stay here again
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“Rude camp host”
noted 6/29/2022
Website indicated several walk-in sites available for one night. When I arrived after 5 hrs of driving, host was in his camper but his sign said “away”. I waited and then he came out and changed the sign. He lied and said there were no spots due to art show in the weekend (this was a Thursday). I said I just saw some online. He just did not to want to deal with it? Why are these people given these positions? I found another, nicer place.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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