Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion
The Devils Kitchen Campground and bathhouse are closed this season due to infrastructure repair needs. The group pavilion is open for day use only on a first-come, first-served basis as a picnic area.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:16AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values up to around 110 degrees can be expected. For the Heat Advisory on Independence Day, peak afternoon heat index values up to around 105 degrees are anticipated. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged duration extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
From Recreation.gov
The Devils Kitchen campground and bathhouse are closed this season due to infrastructure repair needs.
About
Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion sits on a small peninsula in the south central portion of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in southern Illinois. The location offers a front-row seat to observe numerous species of waterfowl and shorebirds, with panoramic views of sunrise and sunset over Devils Kitchen Lake. The secluded setting creates a sense of solitude despite being within reasonable distance of nearby towns. The pavilion includes covered picnic tables and stand-up grills for group gatherings. A boat ramp provides lake access. The adjacent Devils Kitchen Campground area, when operational, offers primitive sites and a bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets within a short drive of the peninsula. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 44,000 acres near the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, making it a critical stopover on the Mississippi Flyway for migrating birds. The refuge offers hiking trails including the nearby Rocky Bluff Trail, fishing opportunities for crappie, bluegill, and bass, and wildlife photography.
Directions
From I-57, take exit 54B onto IL-13W toward Carbondale for 3.6 miles. Turn left onto IL-148 and travel south 1.6 miles to the refuge visitor center. From there, follow signs to Devils Kitchen Lake and the Group Pavilion.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 997-3344 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Crab Orchard NWR - Visit Us |
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