Crab Orchard Campground
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About Crab Orchard Campground
Crab Orchard Campground is a national park campground at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Crab Orchard Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 99 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 229 reviews.
Total reservations in March — 2024: 76
Location
Address
Carbondale, Illinois
Coordinates
0.0000, 0.0000
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •April sees 469 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Crab Orchard Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Crab Orchard Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Crab Orchard Campground?
April typically sees the highest reservation activity at Crab Orchard Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Crab Orchard Campground right now?
Crab Orchard Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Crab Orchard Campground located?
Crab Orchard Campground is located in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, near Carbondale, Illinois.
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