Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Fort Massac State Park

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Overview of Fort Massac State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Experience the scenic splendor of Southern Illinois with plenty of outdoor fun and time-telling events at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois first state park.Today, Fort Massac is a captivating reminder of days gone by, a fascinating excursion through the entire course of American history, and the perfect place to relax in soothing natural surrou...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Fort Massac State Park): With all this, and the picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and hunting opportunities available in the rest of the 1,450-acre area, Fort Massac State Park is an alluring, complete and self-contained family vacation spot.Fort Massac is the perfect place to bring along a picnic lunch. Tables, grills and drinking water are scattered throughout the grounds and there are three playgrounds for kids. Four covered picnic shelters are available: one is reservable, while the others are first-come, first-s...More

Contact Information:
Address:1308 E. 5th Street Metropolis, IL 62960
Phone No:618.524.4712

Hotels Close to Fort Massac State Park

  • Baymont I S Paducah (2 miles - starting at $25)
  • Hampton Inn Stes Paducah (3 miles - starting at $70)
  • Drury Inn Paducah (4 miles - starting at $70)
  • Thrifty Inn-paducah (4 miles - starting at $64)
  • Pear Tree Inn Paducah (4 miles - starting at $70)
  • Courtyard Marriott Paducah (4 miles - starting at $70)
  • Drury Suites Paducah (4 miles - starting at $70)
  • Country Inn Suites Paducah (6 miles - starting at $99)
  • Attractions Near Fort Massac State Park

    Beaches

    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (87 miles)
    Macabee Beach (123 miles)
    Steamer Lane (206 miles)
    Rockaway Beach (248 miles)
    Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge (291 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Barkley (40 miles)
    Green River Lake (110 miles)
    Tipsaw Lake (131 miles)
    Lake Shelbyville (163 miles)
    Kincaid Lake (172 miles)

    National Parks

    Shawnee National Forest (49 miles)
    Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (114 miles)
    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (123 miles)
    Mammoth Cave National Park (142 miles)
    Cedar Creek Trail System at Mark Twain National Forest (146 miles)

    River

    Kaskaskia River (113 miles)
    Mississippi River (114 miles)
    Missouri River (140 miles)
    Wabash River (186 miles)
    Big Piney River (187 miles)

    State Parks

    Cave in Rock State Park (36 miles)
    Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (121 miles)
    Chicasaw State Park (122 miles)
    Castlewood State Park (140 miles)
    Wall Doxey State Park (176 miles)
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