Baseball, softball

Bill Clough Baseball & Softball Complex tournament guide

Murphysboro, Illinois · 2047 N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Murphysboro and the complex field map show nine baseball and softball fields here but don't publish their surfaces. Bring shoes for dirt and grass, and check with your organizer before you go. (9 baseball and softball fields, owned and run by Murphysboro Baseball Inc. on the north edge of the city (City of Murphysboro comprehensive plan). The complex field map labels nine fields, with restrooms, offices, concessions and batting cages in the middle (William "Bill" Clough Baseball/Softball Complex field map).)

Source: City of Murphysboro: Murphysboro 2031 Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation (Murphysboro Baseball Inc. owns and operates a nine-field baseball and softball complex on the north edge of the city; hosts youth leagues) · William "Bill" Clough Baseball/Softball Complex field map (2047 N. 7th Street, Murphysboro IL; nine labeled fields; restrooms, offices, concessions, batting cages)

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Quick facts

9 baseball and softball fields at the Murphysboro Baseball Inc. complex on the north edge of town (City of Murphysboro).
Concessions, restrooms and batting cages sit in the middle of the fields (complex field map).
On North 7th Street in Murphysboro, about 6 minutes from the Murphysboro hotel and downtown, and about 17 to 24 minutes from Carbondale.

Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee

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The fields
Hotels (3)
Food (1)
Coffee (1)

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Hotels near Bill Clough Baseball & Softball Complex

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

120 Muddy Monster Road, Murphysboro, IL, 62966 · about 6 min / 2.5 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Free WiFi, Restaurant, Pool, Parking included, Air conditioning.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

200 W Elm St, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · about 17 min / 9.6 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Air conditioning, Gym. Suites with kitchens.

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Hampton Inn Carbondale

2175 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · about 24 min / 13.2 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Hot tub, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi.

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Places to eat near Bill Clough Baseball & Softball Complex

17th Street Barbecue

32 N 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · about 6 min drive (2.6 mi)

Murphysboro's own barbecue landmark, the restaurant of the late pitmaster Mike Mills, named Best Barbecue in Illinois by Food Network, with ribs and pit meats for dine-in or pickup and a catering line for bigger groups (17th Street Barbecue).

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Coffee: Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery

1318 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · about 6 min drive (2.4 mi)

A Murphysboro coffee shop and roastery on Walnut Street that roasts its own beans, with espresso drinks, lattes and cold brew (Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery).

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Things to do between games

Giant City State Park

235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958 · about 41 min drive (20.8 mi)

Southern Illinois' signature outdoor stop, about 41 minutes southeast in the Shawnee National Forest. The park is named for its massive sandstone formations, and the visitor center has displays on the area's geology, plants, animals and history (Illinois Department of Natural Resources).

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Lake Murphysboro State Park

492 Lake Access Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · about 12 min drive (5.6 mi)

A 1,022-acre state park just west of town, where rolling, wooded hills surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro, with fishing, picnicking, hiking and boating. Easy for a picnic between games (Illinois Department of Natural Resources).

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Packing notes

Southern Illinois springs swing from cool mornings to warm afternoons: bring layers and rain gear.
Summer afternoons get hot and humid; bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Field surfaces aren't published, so pack turf shoes and a backup pair until you know your field.

Sources

More Illinois guides: all 31 Illinois complexes.