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Crab Orchard Beach -

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Carterville, IL, 62918, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Kacy M 
a month ago

Very disappointing experience. Despite appearing to be a public beach, visitors are required to pay an entrance fee to access the area and seprate $3 to touch the water, and there was no clear signage that we saw indicating this before entering. The older woman at the registration desk was rude, unprofessional, and spoke to us disrespectfully. Instead of explaining the rules politely, we felt like we were being treated as if we didn't belong. We were told to leave even though we had not seen any signs indicating that payment... read more

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A Waldron 
a month ago

I remember this beach in a different location. Followed the maps directions and found an equally great beach 20+ years later. Have to pay per person now, as opposed to per car years ago and I think even free before that. ? We did not like the smell of marijuana nor the dogs roaming. The staff tried to rid the beach of a dog trapped in a car on an extreme heat advisory day, that dog and owner left after a 20 min ordeal. However, they did not see that the same group also brought a small dog that they kept out of sight. As soon... read more

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heidi espino 
a month ago

Peaceful, clean, nice views. Green murky water typical of SI. Nice bathroom/shower/changing room. Picnic tables. $3 per person, can't beat it! 

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Kat Potts 
2 months ago

Went swimming on Tuesday at the beach. By Sunday night I'm in the er with a weird rash that turns out to be bacteria and fluid retention in my legs, ankles and calves requiring antibiotics and steroids. Would not recommend swimming here. 

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Yesika Figuera 
3 months ago

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Crab Orchard Beach - has a 4 star rating with 103 reviews. 

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Crab Orchard Beach - is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. 

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