Lake Murphysboro State Park

Lake Murphysboro State Park entrance fee

Free entry

About Lake Murphysboro State Park

Rolling wooded hills surround the star-shaped lake at the centre of this 1,022-acre Jackson County park. A mile west of Murphysboro, it is set up for boating, fishing, hiking and a couple of nights in the campground.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

• Class A (electric, water, showers)
• Class B/S (showers, no electric)

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Lake Murphysboro State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles

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• Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Giant City State Park
• Pyramid State Recreation Area
• Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
• Trail of Tears State Forest
• Trail of Tears State Park