Lake Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois

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     Lake Murphysboro is not the only place close by, Snockey Pond is a close by lake, and Comfort Inn Harrisburg is a nice site to get some rest. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Lake Murphysboro with overnight lows in the 60's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Lake Murphysboro drop into the 10's. You're sure to run into some good people from Harrisburg here, and why not check out  
   Lake Murphysboro Dam while you're here. Double M Campground is a great local campground, and get your pulse rate up on the nice whitewater of Lusk Creek.
This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Beaver Trail is always a great adventure, and a pleasant close by hotel is Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg. This lake is so wonderful. The high level of precipitation makes Lake Murphysboro a quite wet spot; of all the months in a year March is the one with
 
               the most rain while January is typically the driest month.
Lake Murphysboro beyond doubt is in the middle of a striking outdoors paradise. There is a tremendous hiking trail in close proximity to Lake Murphysboro called the River to River Trail; a pleasant site for whitewater paddling is Bear Branch. If you get bored of Lake Murphysboro, you could also stop by close by Willow Lake, and Lake Murphysboro is a glorious spot to visit for more than one day, Pine Ridge Campground is a glorious spot to camp nearby.

 
Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg, Harrisburg
10 miles away
The award winning Pride of Super 8 Harrisburg is conveniently located off Interstate 45, just seven miles from Southeastern Illinois College. This Harrisburg motel is close to a variety of area attrac...

Comfort Inn Harrisburg, Harrisburg
11 miles away
Free deluxe continental breakfast serving boiled eggs, donuts, waffles, bagels, breads, oatmeal, juice, coffee and tea. Indoor heated pool. King rooms with large desk, 27 inch television with cable ch...

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Local climate location: MC LEANSBORO 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.77333
Longitude: -88.38

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 Hotels Near Lake Murphysboro:
Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg, Harrisburg, 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Harrisburg, Harrisburg, 11 miles away
Four Seasons Motel, Mount Vernon, 33 miles away
New Harmony Inn, New Harmony, 36 miles away
Super 8 Grayville, Grayville, 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Murphysboro:
Double M Campground, Junction, 10 miles away
Pine Ridge Campground, Gallatin County, 12 miles away
Williams Hill Pass OHV Park, Harrisburg, 12 miles away
Thirty Four Ranch Campground, Herod, 16 miles away
 Whitewater Near Lake Murphysboro:
Lusk Creek, Pope County CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Lusk Creek Canyon)
Bear Branch, Pope CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to Lusk Creek)
 Trails Near Lake Murphysboro:
River to River Trail, Saline County, 9 miles away
River to River Trail, Saline County, 9 miles away
Beaver Trail, Gallatin County, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Murphysboro:
Willow Lake, Saline CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Snockey Pond, Saline CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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