Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

About Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

A 2,750-acre lake built in 1968 north of Murphysboro, held between sandstone bluffs and oak-hickory hills. The state manages about 4,000 of the surrounding acres for fishing, hunting and boating; camping is run by others nearby.

Things to do

• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Hunting binoculars
• Dry bags
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Lake Murphysboro State Park
• Giant City State Park
• Pyramid State Recreation Area
• Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
• Trail of Tears State Forest
• Randolph County State Recreation Area