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Lake Murphysboro State Park

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • 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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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…

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Chelsea D.The Dyrt PRO User
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.

  • Review photo of Lake Murphysboro State Park by Chelsea D., October 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Murphysboro State Park by Chelsea D., October 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Murphysboro State Park by Chelsea D., October 6, 2019
Lindsay J.
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.

  • Review photo of Lake Murphysboro State Park by Lindsay J., April 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Murphysboro State Park by Lindsay J., April 21, 2019

Location

Lake Murphysboro State Park is located in Illinois

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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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