Crab Orchard Recreation Association
Campsite
Camping, fishing, marina, and private boat launch on Crab Orchard Lake in Southern Illinois. Blue Heron Marina & Campground is Carterville's premier marina located on beautiful Crab Orchard Lake. Established in the early 1940s, the marina includes docks with 137 slips, a boat ramp, club house, and boat rental which includes pontoons, paddle boats, and canoes. Read more
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Dave S. 2015-11-10
Its a very nice, clean campground, nice playground for the kids well maintained and very friendly staff from who I met. Lots easy access areas for...
Its a very nice, clean campground, nice playground for the kids well maintained and very friendly staff from who I met. Lots easy access areas for...
Gayle Graul K. 2014-04-19
5 star campground and fishing. Bath houses very clean. Campsites large and nice and shady. Washer and dryer. Clubhouse is great. Big playground,...
5 star campground and fishing. Bath houses very clean. Campsites large and nice and shady. Washer and dryer. Clubhouse is great. Big playground,...
Dawn S. 2016-08-03
Look out blue heronites..the cry babies probably will try and get yall closed down...I'll be there to pull the knife out of ur backs...just sayin.....
Look out blue heronites..the cry babies probably will try and get yall closed down...I'll be there to pull the knife out of ur backs...just sayin.....
Sheryl Tate P. 2016-04-16
We love camping at Blue Heron. People are wonderful. Quiet campground. Good place to go.
We love camping at Blue Heron. People are wonderful. Quiet campground. Good place to go.
Robby F. 2016-04-05
I have to say I have always loved camping at Blue Heron but this year I was constantly harassed by exclusive members. I understand they want there...
I have to say I have always loved camping at Blue Heron but this year I was constantly harassed by exclusive members. I understand they want there...
Carol L. 2016-02-20
Wonderful friendly home for many of us. You will enjoy it sooooo much! Great Fishing :)
Wonderful friendly home for many of us. You will enjoy it sooooo much! Great Fishing :)
Annie O. 2015-10-07
A great family orientated campground on a beautiful lake
A great family orientated campground on a beautiful lake
Terri W. 2015-10-03
What an awesome and relaxing place to fish, camp or just hangout. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
What an awesome and relaxing place to fish, camp or just hangout. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
Ron W. 2015-09-27
Great place. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great place. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lacy J S. 2015-06-25
Extremely clean shower house!!!!Beautiful view of Lake. Nice fishing docks. Friendly camp hosts!
Extremely clean shower house!!!!Beautiful view of Lake. Nice fishing docks. Friendly camp hosts!
Gary H. 2013-10-12
Very good place to belong to and being a part off very good camping and the club house is very nice a lot of stuff for the kids to do and of course a...
Very good place to belong to and being a part off very good camping and the club house is very nice a lot of stuff for the kids to do and of course a...
Chuck T. 2013-07-14
We love it a great place for kids to play very nice people
We love it a great place for kids to play very nice people
Updates from Crab Orchard Recreation Association
Blue Heron Marina and C. 2017-11-18
If anyone is interested in helping tomorrow and you are in the Christmas mood (from watching the Hallmark channel), we will be decorating the clubhouse and outside. We will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thank you in advance.
If anyone is interested in helping tomorrow and you are in the Christmas mood (from watching the Hallmark channel), we will be decorating the clubhouse and outside. We will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thank you in advance.
Blue Heron Marina and C. 2017-11-14
The Association is participating in Toys for Tots again this year. If you would like to donate, we have a box at our location in the club house. If you don't like to shop or have the time and would still like to donate, you may leave a monetary donation w
The Association is participating in Toys for Tots again this year. If you would like to donate, we have a box at our location in the club house. If you don't like to shop or have the time and would still like to donate, you may leave a monetary donation w
Blue Heron Marina and C. 2017-11-11
From all of us at the Blue Heron, board members and staff, we would like to thank all Veterans present and past.
From all of us at the Blue Heron, board members and staff, we would like to thank all Veterans present and past.
Blue Heron Marina and C. 2017-10-25
WooHoo the Doc caught a 37lb buffalo!
WooHoo the Doc caught a 37lb buffalo!
Blue Heron Marina and C. 2017-10-16
THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 21st IS THE FALL PARTY. CHILI AND HOT DOGS WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH AND DESSERT. THE FUN BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 21st IS THE FALL PARTY. CHILI AND HOT DOGS WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH AND DESSERT. THE FUN BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
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12 reviews of Crab Orchard Recreation Association.
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