Lake Murphysboro State Park
52 Cinder Hill Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966
Bird & Eagle Watching
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 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.
What's happening nearby...
![](https://enjoyillinois.dottie.io/assets/Tourism-Operators/images/shawnee-cave-jamboree3__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsNjAwLDQwMF0.jpg)
Weekend at the Cave Festival at Shawnee Cave
Shawnee Cave Ampitheatre • Aug 30 – Sep 01
Weekend music event at beautiful natural rock formed amphitheater. The stage is covered by a rock bluff that perfectly amplifies sound. Seating is open-air…
Read more about Weekend at the Cave Festival at Shawnee Cave![](https://enjoyillinois.dottie.io/assets/Tourism-Operators/images/BMMBF_2023_HigRez137__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsNjAwLDQwMF0.jpg)
Big Muddy Monster Brewfest
Riverside Park • Oct 05 @ 12noon
The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, is a Craft beer lovers dream.
Read more about Big Muddy Monster Brewfest