Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois.
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.
Camping and Day Use
Activities and Experiences
Site Passes
Nearby Activities
- Archery
- Auto Touring
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Paddling
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
- Wilderness
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wood Cutting
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 and one-half miles. The refuge Visitor Information Center is located on the left.
