About this campground
Lake Murphysboro State Park in Murphysboro Illinois with rolling hills and woods surrounding star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking. Partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping.
What campers say
Lake Murphysboro State Park is a scenic, peaceful lakeside campground with plentiful picnic spots, playgrounds, walking trails and both tent and RV sites. Many sites offer lake views and sunrise/sunset vantage points; the park has a boat ramp, docks and a paved loop road for quiet drives. Facilities include vault toilets and a staffed shower house (hours noted), with several picnic tables and grills. Most visitors praise the natural setting, though a few have reported reservation confusion, limited on-site water and occasional cleanliness or management lapses — worth keeping flexible when planning a stay.
Our summary of 497 traveler reviews.
Amenities
Hookups and power
- Electric
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- Fishing
- Pets
- Public Park
- State Park
- Tents
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Location
- Address
- 52 Cinder Hill Drive, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- GPS
- 37.7723° N, 89.3787° W
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