The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Murphysboro State Park in Murphysboro for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a projector screen.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, with clear signage indicating the type of food.

An indoor swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a metal ladder.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted sign, and a refrigerator.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

5.4 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Karen

₩135,366

₩150,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern spa room with a large hot tub, a glass wall with a reflective pattern, and a ceiling with a skylight.

A casino interior with slot machines, a large chandelier, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel reception desk with a modern chandelier, a sign indicating 'SPA' coming soon, and two receptionists at their stations.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sign for 'Restrooms', and a large chandelier.

2. Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

20.6 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Ron

₩167,666

₩186,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign and a 'Hampton Inn' sign.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a sofa.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with a patterned armchair, and a reception counter with a computer and framed pictures.

A lobby with a patterned carpet, a yellow armchair, a glass door entrance, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

3. Hampton Inn Carbondale

19.6 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Geoffrey

₩121,897

₩140,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, colorful striped sofas, and blue chairs.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

16 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Alyssa

₩137,846

₩158,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a sunshade, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

5. Best Western Saluki Inn

18.2 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Bryan

₩119,042

₩139,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, lamp, and kitchenette.

A spacious dining area with multiple round tables and red chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and a clock on the wall.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

19.9 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Bill

₩108,347

₩124,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A room with a brown sofa, a brown armchair, a patterned carpet, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a Super 8 sign, multiple parking spaces, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a large painting.

A hotel room with a microwave, refrigerator, chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

17.5 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Erin

₩87,117

₩100,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a TV, and a seating area with a sofa and table.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a reception desk, an exit sign, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Quality Inn Carbondale University area

18.2 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Montreal

₩82,761

₩95,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a staircase, a checkered floor, and a view through large windows.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a framed picture above the table.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, staircase, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, two red chairs, a table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. University Inn of Carbondale

13 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Noah

₩89,261

₩102,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A log cabin with a wooden deck, a door, and a small window.

A gravel path leading to a lake with cabins and a sign indicating Blue Line Resort.

A large outdoor area with a pond, several wooden cabins, and a road.

10. Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois

9.9 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

₩160,831

₩314,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

A golf course with a winding path and sand bunkers, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a small table, and a chandelier.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and a patterned sofa.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

19.8 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

Monica

₩138,047

₩158,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden cabin with a front porch, a staircase, and a door.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a table with checkered placemats.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A large body of water with wooden buildings on the shore.

12. Pet Friendly! Countryside Couples Stay in Illinois

9.9 km from Lake Murphysboro State Park

₩168,873

₩323,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Murphysboro State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 619 reviews	View
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort	9.4 Exceptional 535 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Carbondale	8.4 Very good 693 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale	8.8 Excellent 597 reviews	View
Best Western Saluki Inn	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Lake Murphysboro State Park Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Location made this a wonderful stay. Also the hotel smelled nice and clean."

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

8/10 Good

"Stay was overall very nice. The exception was check-in which was an absolute disaster. Over 45 minutes to check-in. Long story that required another hotel guest to problem solve. Check-in 0/10."

Quality Inn & Suites Marion

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean."

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This is our third stay here and, as usual, the staff is super friendly, the rooms are spacious and clean, and the amenities are nice. We do not gamble so we did not visit the casino portion of the resort."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is where we always stay when we are visiting family in Murphysboro. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is always clean and the hotel is safe & clean."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"how clean and easy access to everything"

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

8/10 Good

"Nice place for an overnight stay. Staff was great, rooms were roomy, bed was comfortable. Older property that needs a little updating but it didn’t bother us any. We had a great stay."

Hampton Inn Carbondale

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff!"

Quality Inn Carbondale University area

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to check in good staffs"

Other attractions near Lake Murphysboro State Park

Glenn Schlimpert Recreation Area

Glenn Schlimpert Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Kinkaid Village Marina

Explore the waterfront in Murphysboro with a trip to Kinkaid Village Marina. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Longfellow Park

Longfellow Park is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Town Center Park

After visiting Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murphysboro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Sallie Logan Public Library

Sallie Logan Public Library is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Paul Ice Recreation Area

Paul Ice Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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General John A. Logan Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in General John A. Logan Museum during your trip to Murphysboro. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

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Parkview Park

After visiting Parkview Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murphysboro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Murphysboro State Park?

Lake Murphysboro State Park is located in a welcoming area of Murphysboro that travelers like for its coffeehouses. You'll find 35 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Lake Murphysboro State Park?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Murphysboro State Park. Other good options in the area include Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale and Walker's Bluff Casino Resort.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Murphysboro State Park?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Murphysboro State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Murphysboro State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Lake Murphysboro State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Murphysboro State Park?

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Our top choices for Lake Murphysboro State Park hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

2. Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

3. Hampton Inn Carbondale

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

5. Best Western Saluki Inn

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

8. Quality Inn Carbondale University area

9. University Inn of Carbondale

10. Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

12. Pet Friendly! Countryside Couples Stay in Illinois

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Top Lake Murphysboro State Park Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

Quality Inn & Suites Marion

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

Hampton Inn Carbondale

Quality Inn Carbondale University area

Other attractions near Lake Murphysboro State Park

Glenn Schlimpert Recreation Area

Kinkaid Village Marina

Longfellow Park

Town Center Park

Sallie Logan Public Library

Paul Ice Recreation Area

General John A. Logan Museum

Parkview Park

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