Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Johnson Creek Recreation Area

State Rte. 151, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Camping & RV Parks

Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Recreation area includes group camping, walk-in camp sites, and picnicking facilities. Handicap accessible restrooms and fishing pier.

What's happening nearby...

Murphysboro IL Cruise Nights

Smysor Plaza •  Aug 02 @ 4PM

First Saturday of each month, April thru September from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Near Smysor Plaza Fountain, Murphysboro.

Read more about Murphysboro IL Cruise Nights

Murphysboro Apple Festival

Sep 10 – Sep 13

Four-day festival, with numerous activities and events drawing large crowds such as live music, a carnival with concessions, many contests featuring everything from apple pie eating…

Read more about Murphysboro Apple Festival

Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

Sep 18 – Sep 20

A qualifying event for the World Food Championships

Read more about Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

You might also be interested...

Mudline Lodging LLC

Murphysboro

Cabin, RV & Campsite Rental in Southern Illinois.

Read more about Mudline Lodging LLC

Kinkaid Lake Marina & Campground

Murphysboro

A fabulous place to camp, boat, and come together. If you like to fish, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, for boating, hiking, relaxing on the edge…

Read more about Kinkaid Lake Marina & Campground

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.