Great River Road
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, IL
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge protects 15,000 acres, with the vision of approximately 36,000-acre contiguous tract of land connected by remnants of cypress-tupelo swamps, oak barrens, and vast stands of bottomland forests. The refuge and surrounding Cache River Wetlands are considered Illinois' Bayou - a large swamp/wetland complex in the Midwest which harbors a rich collection of biologically significant natural communities.
Quick Facts
- Hours of Operation:
- Refuge Headquarters - Open 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Outdoor Facilities - Open daily, dawn to dusk (year-round).
- Location:
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southernmost portion of Illinois, with lands located in Union, Pulaski, Alexander, and Johnson counties. Take Interstate 57, and exit at #18, Shawnee College Road. Travel approximately 7.1 miles east to the refuge office located on the Shawnee College Rustic Campus, Building D. The refuge is approximately 22 miles north of Cairo, Illinois, and 35 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois.
- N 37.286° W 89.076° [?]
Local Information
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge:
- The official website of the refuge, this site provides information about the refuge, the Cache River Wetland Center, volunteer opportunities, annual events, environmental education and recreation opportunities at the refuge.
