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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

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Open year round, 24/7
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Carterville, IL 62918, United StatesMap
Phone+1 618-997-3344
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  • SteeleHughes
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    More of a Hunter Refuge than Wildlife Refuge

    This place is not at all what I expected. It’s on several top 10 lists of best places to visit in ILLINOIS. It’s a very large reservoir and much of the area is unnatural. There are fences everywhere a...

    Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023
  • Capt R
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    Large National Wildlife Refuge

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates this National Wildlife refuge. They operate several campgrounds in the park and by Grassy Lake. There is a scenic drive inside the park that is worth the time...

    Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023
  • Patricia V
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    Worthwhile sunset stop

    Passing thru town at sunset and wanted best viewing options, so I Googled it. Lo and behold this park came up. We chased the sunset to get there, but finally made it at the end of its spectacular show...

    Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
  • Sherry C
    Sherry C
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    Nice hike with a waterfall too.

    We hiked the Rocky Bluff Trail in the Wildlife Refuge, and really enjoyed it. Only steps from the parking lot is a waterfall and then you can continue past there and hike the loop trail. I can't re...

    Reviewed on Apr 29, 2022
  • ILBoomerTraveller
    ILBoomerTraveller
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    Beautiful and scenic

    A wonderful way to spend a day with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Trail maps available at the new visitors center.

    Reviewed on Nov 9, 2021