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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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Oak Street Art Fair - Murphysboro

General John A. Logan Museum neighborhood •  Apr 25 @ 10AM

The annual Oak Street Art Fair is an all-day art and music party! Visit the General John A. Logan Museum while in the area.

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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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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

Sep 24 – Sep 26

A qualifying event for the World Food Championships

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