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Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground

6 Reviews

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State Park

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Location

Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground is located in Illinois

Directions

Located in Jackson County on the north side of Rt. 149, approximately 2 miles west of Murphysboro. From Rt. 13, 127, and 149 junction, take Rt. 149 west 2 miles to the entrance of Lake Murphysboro State Park/Kinkaid Lake. From Rt. 3, take 149 east approximately 5 miles to the entrance of Lake Murphysboro State Park/Kinkaid Lake.

Address

52 Cinder Hill Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966

Coordinates

37.77771054 N
89.38854475 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
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Verizon
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Mich T.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

In need of attention. Illinois needs to invest in parks

State park...really not much to do if you do not fish. Pit toilets that need attention shower house by the boat ramp ( outside of campground) that were filthy. They are used by everyone...not just campers so the abuse was evident. Many large groups camped together which was cool....but the drinking and loud parties after hours was disappointing,

Wineries in the area are worth visiting...but would find a different place to stay/

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Month of VisitJune

Chelsea D.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019

It's your average state campground

Electric only, no water or sewer hookups. Pit toilets. Nice and clean. People kept cutting through our campsite on their way to the playground, which is whatever, but some people are bothered by that kind of thing. Very laid back place overall.

Lindsay J.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2019

Peace & Quiet

A group of 15 of us stayed here a few years ago. Very quiet and peaceful. We were the only people in the campground and I don't remember even seeing a ranger or anyone at all. We had pit toilets, but had to drive elsewhere for showers. I would come back again.

Joel R.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 11, 2019

Good fishing and caoening

I’ve camped here several times with family and also with Boy Scouts. The regular campground is ok. Regular state park stuff. The group camping area was very nice. It is a large, separate area. We had the whole area to ourselves each time we took the scouts. There were pit toilets, but the guys didn’t care. Also lots of free fire wood, hiking, fishing and canoeing!

Stephanie B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

We stayed there in Oct. and I can’t remember it.

We stayed there for a day or two. Apparently. Our travel page states that. But I don’t remember it. There was an armadillo. And deer.

Month of VisitNovember

Jamie E.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Murphy lake

Camper area is well cared for but tent camping needed to be mowed desperately. Lots of bug spray required. the area is very hilly and narrow to drive through. Over all very nice place to camp!