Lake Murphysboro State Park

Lake Murphysboro State Park is a public state park in Illinois near Murphysboro in Jackson County. Spanning 1,022 acres and established in 1948, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Lake Murphysboro State Park is located near Murphysboro, Illinois. The park’s coordinates are 37.7825, -89.3819.

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Lake Murphysboro State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Illinois. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Illinois guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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