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Lake 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

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Site Characteristics

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 occur throughout the year on the site, including prescribed burning. 

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Site Specific Regulations

Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the 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

Hunting

Not available at this site.

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

Trapping

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