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Lake Murphysboro State Park

With its principal attraction a man-made lake totaling 145 acres, Lake Murphysboro State Park, just west of Murphysboro in southern Illinois' Jackson County, draws anglers in search of largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and channel catfish. It contains many wooded areas among its 1,000 acres.

Location: 52 Cinder Hill Dr., Murphysboro Illinois 62966 Telephone 618-684-2867

Other Illinois State Parks nearby:
(Golconda) Dixon Springs State Park
(Goreville) Ferne Clyffe State Park
(Cairo) Fort Defiance State Park
(Makanda) Giant City State Park
(McLeansboro) Hamilton County State Park
(Baldwin) Kaskaskia River State Park

02/18 Coming to The Murphysboro area
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
Bluegrass in the Park Music and Folklife Festival Henderson KY August8-10 Invite all your friends and family. There will be something for everyone.
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