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Crab Orchard Lake Campground. 10067 Campground Drive, Carterville, IL 62918. Camping & RV Parks. Save for Later. Share this. Operating on the northern side of the lake, Crab Orchard Lake Campground is located within the National Wildlife Refuge. The season opens on April 1st and runs through October 31st. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days.
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.
This 7,000 acre lake offers two campgrounds, marinas, and several boat launching ramps. Throw in fishing sites, hunting opportunities, picnic areas, and swimming and you begin to understand why this refuge is one of the most visited in the Nation.
Favorite. Reservation Rules. 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 ...
Sunset at Crab Orchard Lake shoreline. Refuge is open to fishing as regulations permit. Good access roads. Major available species include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass, striped bass, rainbow trout and catfish.
(618) 997-3344. Address. 8588 Route 148 South, Marion, IL 62959. Get directions. Audio Tours. Guided Tours. Visitor Centers. Fall. Spring. Images. Opening Hours. Back to Listings. Outdoor adventure awaits at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Description. The refuge provides significant resting areas for migratory birds utilizing the Mississippi Flyway. Wintering numbers of Canada geese can peak at 200,000. A total of nearly 1000 vascular plant species, 245 bird species, 33 mammal species, 63 fish species, and 44 reptile and amphibian species have been documented on the refuge.
