State Park · Illinois
Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Location
- Jackson County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 2.8 miles northwest of Murphysboro
- Type
- State Park
About Lake Murphysboro State Park
A 145-acre lake anchors 1,022 acres of protected land in southern Illinois. The park surrounds the water and the land around it, set aside since 1948 for public use. Its overall footprint gives room for both the lake itself and the land bordering it, though the source does not detail specific trails or facilities beyond this acreage.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Lake Murphysboro State Park is in Jackson County, Illinois, 2.8 miles northwest of Murphysboro. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Lake Murphysboro State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.