Marion, Illinois, draws RV campers to its shores of Crab Orchard Lake and vast Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Four directory parks start at $22 a night, positioning you amid wetlands teeming with bald eagles and deer. Base camp here for boating, hiking Shawnee National Forest trails, and easy drives to Giant City State Park's dramatic rock formations.
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About Marion, Illinois
Marion anchors southern Illinois adventures along Route 13, where pickup trucks haul boats to Crab Orchard Lake's bass-rich waters. Birders spot over 200 species in the 44,000-acre Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Families cheer at Williamson County Fairgrounds events, and wine lovers detour to Shawnee Hills Wine Trail vineyards ten minutes north. Hikers chase bluffs in Ferne Clyffe State Park, just a short hop away.
Choose your RV base by vibe. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge fits budget purists chasing wildlife from $22 sites. Marion Campground & RV Park serves families craving WiFi, showers, 50-amp power, and pet welcomes starting at $37. Pyramid Acres Campground & Marina lures boaters to lakefront pads with WiFi from $45. Motel Marion Campground keeps solo travelers simple and central.
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge spans 44,000 acres with campsites from $22/night
- Three of four parks offer WiFi: Marion Campground, Pyramid Acres, and select sites
- Pyramid Acres Campground sits directly on Crab Orchard Lake for boating access
- Marion Campground provides 50-amp hookups, showers, and pet-friendly policies
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