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 Apple Festival
Sep 10 – Sep 13
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 18 – Sep 20
A qualifying event for the World Food Championships
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Murphysboro Mud Monster Obstacle & Mud Challenge
Sep 27 @ 8AM
Experience obstacles along the approximate 5-kilometer route. Obstacles can include mud trenches, ropes, low crawls, slip & slides, teamwork challenges and of course, Mud!
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