Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Lake Murphysboro State Park

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Overview of Lake Murphysboro State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : 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 one mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.Archeological evidence for both the Old Woodland and Paleolithic Native American cultures has been uncovered at the site. The Paleo people lived in small, temporary camps and were known as b...More

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Contact Information:
Address:52 Cinder Hill Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone No:618.684.2867

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  • Attractions Near Lake Murphysboro State Park

    Beaches

    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (124 miles)
    Steamer Lane (164 miles)
    Macabee Beach (180 miles)
    Rockaway Beach (220 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Barkley (96 miles)
    Kincaid Lake (124 miles)
    Lake Shelbyville (125 miles)
    Green River Lake (145 miles)
    Tipsaw Lake (151 miles)

    National Parks

    Shawnee National Forest (15 miles)
    Cedar Creek Trail System at Mark Twain National Forest (99 miles)
    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (117 miles)
    Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (131 miles)
    Lincoln Home National Historic Site (140 miles)

    River

    Mississippi River (57 miles)
    Kaskaskia River (62 miles)
    Missouri River (82 miles)
    Big Piney River (145 miles)
    Wabash River (180 miles)

    State Parks

    Cave in Rock State Park (70 miles)
    Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (81 miles)
    Castlewood State Park (83 miles)
    Cuivre River State Park (122 miles)
    Chicasaw State Park (169 miles)
    For more Information about (Lake Murphysboro State Park) Kindly visit the official
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