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: $18
Reported by Momof3boys on 12/24/2020
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Liz & Jake on 12/30/2019
Number of Sites 50
Reservations yes
Elevation 328 ft / 99 m
Tent Camping Yes
Supporter Subscription
Become a Campendium Supporter and enjoy ad-free browsing plus bonus features!
- Cell Coverage Maps
- Public Land Overlays
- Trail Map Layers
- Ad Free
Unlock Features
$20 Billed Annually
Q&A - Ask the Community about Fort Massac State Park
Campendium users haven't asked any questions about Fort Massac State Park
Reviews of Fort Massac State Park 9 people have reviewed this location.
“Great place”
Reviewed 12/24/2020
Nightly rate: | $18 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 18 |
Nice close to town. Lots of spots open but we did stay on Dec 23rd.
Bathroom was under construction tho so we couldn’t use.
Easy to find and perfect for a quick stay on the way to FL.
The occasional trains and barges weren’t bothersome to us in our camper.
Momof3boys would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Perfect location”
Reviewed 9/16/2020
Nightly rate: | $18 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 17 |
We saw a family of nursing Whitetails as we were looking for the perfect spot. Our host was kind and conversational in the way you look for when traveling. The true gem of this area is the Mexican restaurant across the street, Casa Tapatia. Authentic Mexican food in the southern tip of Illinois sounds crazy, but we found ourselves in j... more
We saw a family of nursing Whitetails as we were looking for the perfect spot. Our host was kind and conversational in the way you look for when traveling. The true gem of this area is the Mexican restaurant across the street, Casa Tapatia. Authentic Mexican food in the southern tip of Illinois sounds crazy, but we found ourselves in just that place. It would be a disservice to not go in for margaritas and tacos. The chips and salsa are a surprisingly delicious open to what the rest of the meal will taste like. 10/10
Banana Bread would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Full of activities, quite plus in the home of Superman! ”
Reviewed 8/18/2020
Nightly rate: | $6 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 1 |
This site is a beautiful park! Full of multiple playgrounds for the kids, a disc golf course, bathrooms, showers ( currently under construction), fire pits. Everything you really need. Plus it was super affordable for my rent site, $6! There’s gas stations & a supermarket less than a mile away. Great place to stay in the home of Superm... more
This site is a beautiful park! Full of multiple playgrounds for the kids, a disc golf course, bathrooms, showers ( currently under construction), fire pits. Everything you really need. Plus it was super affordable for my rent site, $6! There’s gas stations & a supermarket less than a mile away. Great place to stay in the home of Superman! Do note this isn’t a scenic campground. Not much to look at. Just a place to stay with some rad activities.
Queso would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Off Season Calm”
Reviewed 12/30/2019
Nightly rate: | $18 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 4 |
We rolled in just before sunset, without reservations, on a Wednesday evening in December. While one of us dumped, the park host set the other up with a 50A site (of our choosing). The sites were all easily accessible, and decently level for our big rig. The park was mostly empty. Each site has either 30A or 50A. No water or se... more
We rolled in just before sunset, without reservations, on a Wednesday evening in December. While one of us dumped, the park host set the other up with a 50A site (of our choosing).
The sites were all easily accessible, and decently level for our big rig. The park was mostly empty.
Each site has either 30A or 50A. No water or sewer, but the dump station offers potable water and there are also spigots dotting the park amongst the campsites.
A separate camping area exists for tents that provides a bit of space away from the big rigs (no tents were there during our stay).
The park was quiet, save for the occasional, erratic BOOMS of barges on the river, which isn't far from the camping area.
There are trails here, but they were flooded during our stay. A few playgrounds, a boat launch, and fishing areas are all within the park. Just a few miles away, town offers a cute bakery, a superman statue, a few wonky gift shops, and some antique shops. There is also a casino (where you can park overnight for free if you're just looking for a single night - big rig accessible too).
Liz & Jake would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Exceptional”
Reviewed 9/12/2019
Nightly rate: | $20 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 9 |
Site Number: | 36 |
Stayed here while passing through to Nashville. Great park. Big sites, easy in and out. Fire pits with grates...electric only. Clean bathroom with showers. Large park.
Happy camper would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“A Nice State Park”
Reviewed 4/29/2019
Nightly rate: | $20 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 33 |
I'll admit it; I like all the comforts when I camp. Fort Massac had electricity connections at each camp site ONLY. There are water faucets for use for the campers scattered throughout the RV park, approximately every sixth site. We filled our water tank before getting situated in our site. There is one sewer dump near the entrance... more
I'll admit it; I like all the comforts when I camp. Fort Massac had electricity connections at each camp site ONLY. There are water faucets for use for the campers scattered throughout the RV park, approximately every sixth site. We filled our water tank before getting situated in our site. There is one sewer dump near the entrance to the Park.
I used the camp showers and toilets, and these are kept in good order. There is also a pair of outhouses on the grounds, which again, are kept as clean as an outhouse can be.
The campground is well-maintained, and frequently monitored by park personnel. Most sites were reserved when I arrived, and the sites are marked with the name of the occupant. There was no need to check-in with an attendant.
Incidentally, even though the Park has a rule that the park closes at 10 p.m., the park attendant told me that the only time the Park closes is when high water floods out the campground.
MomToBostonTeriers would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Flat shaded campground”
Reviewed 11/5/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
---|
Nice place, convenient to Paducah.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Very nice state park right in town”
Reviewed 10/30/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 11R |
We stayed here in late October 2018 and had a very pleasurable experience. The plentiful 30amp sites have lots of room between them and are well-kept. Registration occurred with the friendly camp hosts, where you can buy firewood as well. The park is actually quite large and has a historic fort, visitor center, and nice biking and hiki... more
We stayed here in late October 2018 and had a very pleasurable experience. The plentiful 30amp sites have lots of room between them and are well-kept. Registration occurred with the friendly camp hosts, where you can buy firewood as well. The park is actually quite large and has a historic fort, visitor center, and nice biking and hiking trails. There is no additional charge for any of these amenities. It's very close to downtown metropolis with groceries and other necessities. The campsite has a dump station and multiple sources of potable water. The Mexican place together scores the street is cheap and delicious! I would most definitely stay here again if passing through the area.
LetsJustGoRV would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Picturesque state park, pretty convenient for overnight stop off I-24 just north of Paducah”
Reviewed 8/10/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
---|---|
Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 41 |
Lovely well maintained park with electric-only sites, a bit expensive at $20 per night. All back-in sites, water is available at several sites around park to fill your tanks. Dump station on the way out of the park. We’ve stayed here twice, will stay again in hot weather when we need electric (too hot for boon docking!)
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Be the first to add a note for Fort Massac State Park!
Be the first to add a video for Fort Massac State Park!
Metropolis, Il – The Adventures of Liz & Jake
When we left Denver, we knew we’d eventually land in Atlanta. Christmas was coming, and Lucy’s favorite cat sitter lives in the Atlanta area. We didn’t really want to put Lucy through yet another long...
Contact us to update this listing.
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
Nearby
Please select a reason for flagging this item: