Illinois /

Lake Murphysboro

Reservoir in Illinois · 130 acres · near Murphysboro

Lake Murphysboro has 2 boat ramps listed as public.

Motors: Up to 10 hp (for the whole water, per the boating rules map of Illinois Department of Natural Resources; check the posted rules before you go)

Boating rules

• Horsepower limit: 10 hp · all of Lake Murphysboro rule

From the boating rules map of Illinois Department of Natural Resources, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.

Launches

• Lake Murphysboro Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Murphysboro
• Lower Shady Cove Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Murphysboro