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Crab Orchard Campground offers 74 campsites. Water and electric hookups are provided on 67 sites, 7 sites are primitive with no water or electric hookups. The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, and flush toilets in order to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests.
Whether you're a camper who likes to rough it or one who prefers more convenience, camping at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is fun for all. The refuge offers four campgrounds. Little Grassy Lake and Blue Heron Campgrounds are managed through concession contracts.
Campgrounds are open from April 1st until Mid- November. The campground has 62 RV Campsites and 7 tent Campsites. Sites are first come, first serve with a variety of hookup options. Amenities include a Fire Ring, dump station, showers, and flush restrooms.
On the north side of the refuge Crab Orchard Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. This 7,000 acre lake offers two campgrounds, marinas, and several boat launching ramps.
Blue Heron Marina & Campground is Carterville’s premier marina located on beautiful Crab Orchard Lake. Established in the early 1940s, the marina includes docks with 137 slips, a boat ramp, clubhouse, and boat rental which includes pontoons, paddle boats, and canoes.
Apr 18, 2019 · Crab Orchard Lake Campground in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Carbondale Illinois. See 4 traveler reviews, 3 photos and blog posts.
Crab Orchard Lake Campground is a camping facility designed to enhance your visit while at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The campground offers a wide range of camping opportunities.
Crab Orchard Lake Campground is situated in the northwestern portion of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Staying in the Crab Orchard Campground gives you a front row seat to view numerous species of waterfowl and shorebirds, and various other types of wildlife, also giving you the serene view of sunrises & sunsets on the lake.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to spot a variety of wildlife. Visitors are likely to see bald eagles, including the six pairs that nest on the refuge. Watch for flocks of wild turkeys, white-tailed deer and a wide variety of songbirds including eastern bluebirds, indigo buntings, white-eyed vireos and summer tanagers.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located five miles west of Marion, Illinois, and five miles south of Herrin, Illinois, on State Route 148. From I-57 in Marion, go west on Illinois Route 13 about three miles to Illinois Route 148. Turn left (south) and go two and one-half miles.
