Backpacking
At Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
The beautiful River to River trail spans over 160 miles of southern Illinois with a three mile section through the refuge. Backpackers may utilize the parking area off Rocky Comfort Road or at the Pleasant Hill Spur Trailhead to access this trail. Backpackers wishing to camp, may camp at Giant City State Park to the west of the Refuge or on the Shawnee National Forest to the East of the Refuge. Dispersed camping on Refuge property is prohibited.
For more information about the River to River trail, including free maps, visit the River to River Trail Society website.
Please note, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is a fee use area to park on the refuge. Learn more about fees at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
