Johnson Creek Recreation Area
State Rte. 151, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Camping & RV Parks
Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities.
Recreation area includes group camping, walk-in camp sites, and picnicking facilities. Handicap accessible restrooms and fishing pier.
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Weekend at the Cave Festival at Shawnee Cave
Shawnee Cave Ampitheatre • Aug 30 – Sep 01
Weekend music event at beautiful natural rock formed amphitheater. The stage is covered by a rock bluff that perfectly amplifies sound. Seating is open-air…
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Big Muddy Monster Brewfest
Riverside Park • Oct 05 @ 12noon
The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, is a Craft beer lovers dream.
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Mudline Lodging LLC
Murphysboro
Cabin, RV & Campsite Rental in Southern Illinois.
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Kinkaid Lake Marina & Campground
Murphysboro
A fabulous place to camp, boat, and come together. If you like to fish, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, for boating, hiking, relaxing on the edge…
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