Lake Murphysboro Campground

14 reviews

2-110 Big Oak, Murphysboro, IL 62966, USA
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Lake Murphysboro Campground Introduce

Lake Murphysboro Campground is nestled along the shores of Big Oak Lake, offering a peaceful retreat for campers seeking outdoor adventures and relaxation. Located at 2-110 Big Oak in Murphysboro, IL 62966, this campground provides a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Whether you're pitching a tent or staying in an RV, the site caters to diverse camping needs, surrounded by lush greenery and cool lake breezes that make it a standout choice during warmer months.

Family-Friendly: Perfect for families with children, the campground features a playground and activities like paddle boating and kayaking on Big Oak Lake. Although swimming isn't permitted, visitors can enjoy water sports like fishing and canoeing.
Amenities: The site offers essential facilities such as a shower house for campers and picnic areas for outdoor dining. While the restrooms are functional, they may not always be close to tent sites.
RV-Friendly: Primarily suited for RVs, the campground provides necessary utilities like water pumps, though some visitors have noted issues with out-of-order facilities in the past.

Campground visitors often praise its serene setting and affordability. Positive reviews highlight the cool lakefront environment, ideal for escaping summer heat, while suggesting improvements to site allocation and restroom maintenance for a more polished experience.

Details

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Illinois Jackson County Murphysboro Big Oak

Customer Reviews

4.0

14 reviews

Kelly Robertson (Ellymay)

Jun 30, 2022

Such a diamond in the rough as this place is good place to camp or just spend the day with the kids playing on the playground it seems like it's cool cooler here then any other places when it's hot outside the only fall back as you can't swim on the lake but you can take paddle boats kayaks canoes are small boats on it to fish it does include a shower house as well if you do Camp here that's always nice

Indy Morning

Oct 12, 2023

When we arrived, our reserved and paid for site was taken by someone else. The camp post gave us a new site, which was nice. But makes you think why there’s a reservation to begin with? Showers closed early and were far away from the camp site. Outhouses were disgusting and water pump didn’t even work. No sink or sanitizer in the outhouse. Pretty lake, but not meant for tent camping. More of an RV park. Would not visit again.

Maimi Boucher

Oct 26, 2023

Lovely place on the lake, beautiful views. Plenty of space for tentt in the lots. Plenty of parking. If I could have changed something it would be that the showers were closer to the campground.

Nathan Swartz

Sep 06, 2023

Beautiful place but the amount of trash at the campsites is insulting. The Governor of Illinois’ mother is no doubt ashamed of her son and his lack accomplishments.

Chris Davinroy

Oct 09, 2021

One of the smaller parks we have been to. It's quiet and right on the lake. Kind of odd the way the spots are set up (seems to be opposite side for the fire