Lake Murphysboro State Park Campground
The campground is open. Hiking trails are currently open. Call ahead to the park office before visiting due to potential weather-related closures.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
About
Lake Murphysboro State Park occupies 1,022 acres of rolling forested terrain in Jackson County, about one mile west of Murphysboro. The star-shaped 145-acre lake, constructed in 1950, reaches depths of 36 feet and spans 7.5 miles of shoreline through oak-hickory woodlands. Archaeological evidence shows habitation by Old Woodland and Paleolithic cultures, with a federal salt works operating here until 1840. The Big Oak Campground provides 54 trailer sites with electric hookups and 20 tent sites. A shower house with flush toilets serves campers, while vault toilets are also available. A sanitary dump station sits near the trailer area. Three Class A accessible sites (41, 47, 51) feature concrete pads, wheelchair-accessible tables, and grills. The park includes a composite wheelchair-accessible fishing dock and boat ramp. Native orchids including yellow lady's slipper and coralroot bloom seasonally throughout the property. The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. All campers must obtain a permit from the site office, and reservations can be made through ExploreMoreIL.
Directions
From the Route 13/127/149 junction, travel west on Route 149 for 2 miles to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dnr.parksadmin@illinois.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (618) 684-2867 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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