Lake Murphysboro State Park
52 Cinder Hill Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966
Bird & Eagle Watching
Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking.
Located in Jackson County about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.
What's happening nearby...
Murphysboro IL Cruise Nights
Smysor Plaza • May 30 @ 4PM
First Saturday of each month, April thru October from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Near Smysor Plaza Fountain, Murphysboro.
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Big Muddy Monster Festival
Jun 20 @ 10AM
The Big Muddy Monster Festival takes place in June in the city of Murphysboro, Illinois. The businesses along Walnut street, the breweries, the movie theater, restaurants,…
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Murphysboro Apple Festival
Sep 09 – Sep 12
Four-day festival, with numerous activities and events drawing large crowds such as live music, a carnival with concessions, many contests featuring everything from apple pie eating…
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