Horseshoe Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

Other than excellent hiking, you can get a whole lot of outdoor experiences near your motorhome rental at Horseshoe Lake Campground. You’ll be in the middle of Horseshoe Lake State Park and able to enjoy everything that comes with staying by a beautiful lake. There are boats, and you can try your luck and maybe catch a channel catfish, bass, or a carp, and there’s a lot of bird watching to be done as well. Finish the day off with a picnic before heading back to your rental motorhome.If you want to go on a little drive, head north to Lewis and Clark State Memorial Park where there are even more trails, running through a variety of trees and shrubs that are home to wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and rabbits. If you still have birds to check off your list, then this is a great place for that.There’s also a self-guided nature trail, in case you want to know more about the area. Another thing you need to do is take a look at Discovery, a full-size replica of the keelboat used by none other than Lewis and Clark, and there’s also a festival in their honor.You’d better not be tired of water, because the next destination also has a lake. At Eldon Hazlet State Park near Carlyle, you can use one of the boat ramps and have a relaxing time while looking out over the beautiful surroundings, and there’s also sailing on the menu here. Have a picnic or clean the fish that you’ve hopefully caught by ramps, and walk around the wildflowers while keeping an eye open for wildlife. There’s also a public swimming pool, and you can go geocaching at this scenic lakeside park.

Exploring the Area

There are many great things to do for anyone getting an RV rental in Granite City, like watching a race at World Wide Technology Raceway. The noise from thousands of horsepowers will blow you away, even if you don’t know too much about cars. If you’re interested in another type of horsepower, you can go visit Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, which consists of the remains of one of the most sophisticated prehistoric civilizations north of Mexico. Wonder at the sweeping hills and try to imagine a city that, at the time, was larger than London.Cross both the state border and the river to get to Saint Louis where you’ll have even more exciting things to choose from. Take a look at both contemporary and historical art, visit the amazing zoo, or learn about the past in the City Museum. You can also wander along the streets and admire the unique architecture, before having a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants in town.So what are you waiting for? Time to hop aboard the Granite City motorhome rental and get ready for your next great adventure.