Lake Murphysboro State Park 
52 Cinder Hill Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966
618-684-2867
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/LakeMurphysboro.aspx
State Park: Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
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 one mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.