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Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Illinois State Wildlife Area
Entrance fee Free
Camping Day use only
About Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area A 2,750-acre lake built in 1968 north of Murphysboro, held between sandstone bluffs and oak-hickory hills. The state manages about 4,000 of the surrounding acres for fishing, hunting and boating; camping is run by others nearby.
Things to do 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp ♿ Accessible Facilities 🌞 Day Use Only
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Park facts from Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Descriptions are original.
Data updated 2026-09-06.
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