# Horseshoe Lake State Park > Large lake with ample fishing spots and walking trails offers a peaceful, serene atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty. Families enjoy playgrounds and picnic areas while the quiet setting invites relaxation away from city noise. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/HorseshoeLakeStatePark - Address: 3321 IL-111, Granite City, Illinois, United States - Phone: +16189310270 - Website: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.horseshoelakemadison.html ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.4/10 - Parks — 9.1/10 - Picnic — 7.5/10 - Playground — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The lake views here are amazing, especially the sunsets." - "It felt so peaceful and relaxing here." - "I saw picnic benches and playgrounds at the park." ## Good to know - There is a two rod limit for fishing at the lake. - The park is family friendly with picnic areas available. - Expect a high presence of mosquitoes, especially at night. - Swimming is not allowed in the lake due to poor water quality. - The campground is spacious but lacks regular mosquito control. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.