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More InfoLake Murphysboro State Park
Site Contact Info
- Office Phone: (618) 684-2867
- Office Address: 492 Lake Access Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Site Coordinates: 37.773000, -89.379000
- County: Jackson
- Site Superintendent
- District Wildlife Biologist
- Conservation Police
- Site Closures List
Site Map
- Digital Map
- Printable Map
Site Characteristics
- Huntable acres: 0
- Trapping acres: 1,022
- Habitat: Mixed hardwood forest and pine plantations are the most common habitats. Topography varies greatly across the site.
- Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide hunting/trapping regulations in accordance with the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations apply at site unless noted hereafter.
Deer
Not available at this site.
Turkey
Not available at this site.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland/Small Game
Not available at this site.
Furbearers
Furbearer Hunting:
Not available at this site.
Furbearer Trapping:
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except furbearer trapping requires a site-specific permit issued through a special lottery held at Lake Murphysboro State Park ahead of trapping season. For more information, contact Lake Murphysboro State Park.
Amenities
- Archery Range
- Boat Access
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Hunting
- More information