RV rental Fort Massac State Park, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Fort Massac State Park, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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History buffs and war reenactors will want to rent an RV in Massac County and camp at Fort Massac State Park to experience one of its infamous Revolutionary War-era encampments. Fort Massac, in Metropolis, Illinois, was Illinois’ first state park, founded in 1908 due to its historical significance. The site has been historically significant since Spanish explorers first settled the area in the 16th century, and it saw heavy military action in every conflict from the French and Indian War through the War of 1812. It served as a training camp during the Civil War, and it soon came under civilian care and entered the state parks system.
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Getting Outdoors
Fort Massac State Park is a beautiful setting for a hike or long walk. You can start with a short, easy, one-mile interpretive loop trail through a wooded area near the fort. The longest trail, which also goes outside of the park, is the nearly nine-mile George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail. This dedicated walking and biking path meanders along the Ohio River and connects the cities of Metropolis and Brookport. There's also the shorter Hickory Nut Ridge Trail, another scenic trail that wanders for two and a half miles along the Ohio River.
Camping at Fort Massac State Park
If you’re RV camping at Fort Massac State Park, you’ll find 50 RV sites with a mix of 30-amp and 50-amp electric hookups. The sites are all back-in sites and can accommodate the largest RV rentals up to 65 feet. All of the campsites are spacious, as the entire campground is situated in a large, flat, open area. Even though the campground has an open feeling to it, large trees spread throughout the campground add shade and a sense of privacy.
Exploring the Area
The biggest draw to the Metropolis area is the Fort Massac Encampment. This week-long festival is held each year in late October when the fall colors are at their peak. The encampment gives you a feel of fort life in the 18th century, with period food, artisans, gifts, and games. The highlight is the battle reenactment, and you’ll find actors representing French, British, and American colonists. If you don’t visit in the fall, you can still experience some of this at the visitors' center. Here, you’ll find artifacts from both colonial and prehistoric times, educational videos, and tours of the archeological site.
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Recent RV rental reviews in Fort Massac State Park
Liz W.
July, 2025
Great experience! Camper was nicely appointed and clean. Kristen was wonderful and communicative.
Ramon C.
July, 2025
This is a nice RV for the price. Brian is an excellent person to rent from, and we hope to rent again next year.
Mckenzie H.
July, 2025
We had a great time and the rental made our trip much easier. Very easy and quick exchanges. The camper was clean and well managed. It was the perfect size
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