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Lake Murphysboro State Park
Camp like a star at this lake and forested wilderness area in southern Illinois.
Majestic rolling hills and dense woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro in southern Illinois. Stroll among water, woods, and wilderness.
See the wild orchids that grow in wooded areas. Discover yellow lady's slipper, purple fringeless, twayblade, puttyroot, and coralroot for splashes of natural color. View flowers at almost any time, because these orchids bloom throughout the year. Fall time is particularly lovely thanks to color-changing foliage.
Relax in the shade near the shores of the lake, because trees come right up to the water. Cast your line for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. Anglers note the fishing for channel cats and largemouth bass is excellent.
Explore the area along a 3-mile designated trail. Several offshoots of the main trail criss-cross the entir
Majestic rolling hills and dense woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro in southern Illinois. Stroll among water, woods, and wilderness.
See the wild orchids that grow in wooded areas. Discover yellow lady's slipper, purple fringeless, twayblade, puttyroot, and coralroot for splashes of natural color. View flowers at almost any time, because these orchids bloom throughout the year. Fall time is particularly lovely thanks to color-changing foliage.
Relax in the shade near the shores of the lake, because trees come right up to the water. Cast your line for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. Anglers note the fishing for channel cats and largemouth bass is excellent.
Explore the area along a 3-mile designated trail. Several offshoots of the main trail criss-cross the entire park. Set up a base camp before driving to nearby Kinkaid Lake and the Mississippi River. This lake has 54 electrical 20 rustic sites.
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1 campground in Lake Murphysboro State Park
Catch a scenic view of the star-shaped lake on Lake Murphysboro Campground, where waterlilies and an abundance of fish make this the perfect place for your next getaway. Hit a bullseye at the archery range or enjoy studying the wild orchids in bloom. The variety of hiking opportunities and boating exploits will likely draw you from staying in your Read more...
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