Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

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8588 Route 148
Marion, IL 62959

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge was established on August 5, 1947. The refuge is made up of 44,000 acres of land with a great diversity of flora and fauna. The major habitats on the refuge include oak hickory upland forest, bottomland hardwood forest, cropland, grazing units, brushland, prairie, wetlands and lakes. The refuge also includes a 4,050 acre congressionally designated wilderness area.

Directions

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 miles. Turn right (west) on Pigeon Creek Road one quarter mile. Turn Left (South) onto Headquarters road. This road ends at the Visitor Center.

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 16% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 3 years of reservations.

Campgrounds

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge has 1 campground, 1 campsites in total.