Crab Orchard Lake - Photo Credit - Jim Osborne

Photo Credit:  Jim Osborne

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, clubhouse, and boat rental which includes pontoons, paddle boats, and canoes.  The campground includes 34 water and electric sites, primitive tent camping, and a full-service shower house and dump station.

The alcohol-free, family-oriented marina & campground is available to the public who choose to pay an annual user fee of $125 (approximately $10.41 per month).  Users can enjoy access to the marina and campground and can utilize the clubhouse for events at no charge.

In addition to users, people can become a shareholder with Blue Heron Marina & Campground.  Shareholders pay a lifetime $125 fee in addition to the standard annual fee.  They will enjoy events, at no extra charge, planned throughout the year, such as a Valentine Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Kid’s Fish-Off, Kid’s Fun Day, Fish Fry, Fall Party, and Christmas Party.

Boat slips are available for users and shareholders.  Fees are $600 per year ($50 per month) or $500 per year for seniors and individuals with P2A disabilities.

CAMPGROUND

Campground can be utilized by the general public, without an annual user fee.  Campground fees are as follows:

GENERAL PUBLIC
1 to 7 days $18 per night
8 or more days $14 per night
SENIORS & INDIVIDUALS WITH P2A DISABILITIES
1 to 7 days $13 per night
8 or more days $11 per night
TENT CAMPING
1 or more days $8 per night

HOURS OF OPERATION
Weekends 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Weekdays 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Open seven days a week

For more information on Blue Heron Marina & Campground, call 618-985-2572 or email blueheronmarina@gmail.com.

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