Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.
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.

Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 48 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 002 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 003 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 008 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 009 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 010 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 011 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 012 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 014 shady rest | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 001 water lily | ✓ |
492 Lake Access Road
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| ✓ |
| $10 |
| 002 water lily | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 003 water lily | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 004 water lily | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 005 water lily | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 012 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 016 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 017 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 019 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 021 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 023 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 024 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 025 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 026 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 028 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 032 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 033 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 034 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 041 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 042 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 044 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 045 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 048 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 051 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 052 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 054 big oak | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 004 shady rest | R | R | $10 |
| 005 shady rest | R | R | $10 |
| 013 shady rest | R | ✓ | $10 |
| 008 big oak | R | R | $20 |
| 009 big oak | R | R | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 15 mi from campground
$80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 99 mi from campground
$124/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 101 mi from campground
$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $49/person

Kentucky area · 8 hr–10 hr · from $1017/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $15/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $32/person

stays up to 14 nights (Illinois State Parks rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Illinois State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 89% | 9% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 97% | 1% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
48 individual reservable campsites from Illinois State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
48 sites · $20, $10/night
Loops: Big Oak loop (31), Shady Rest loop (12), Water Lily loop (5)
35 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person

Kentucky area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $875/person