Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — lakeside
Location: Carbondale, IL, IL
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Devils Kitchen Campground and bathhouse are closed this season due to infrastructure repair needs. The group pavilion is closed to camping but open for day use activities as a first come first served picnic area. Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion is situated in the south central portion of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Camp Host, Boat Launch
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Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion offers a scenic peninsula setting within Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with excellent waterfowl viewing opportunities. Campers report it's a nice spot for groups with good fishing and amenities including showers.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, Common Yellowthroat, Orchard Oriole, and Prairie Kingsnake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion: Currently open for day-use picnic activities only on first-come, first-served basis Showers available at bathhouse Group pavilion setting provides solitude with front-row waterfowl viewing from peninsula location
Skip Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion if: Seeking overnight camping — pavilion is closed to camping this season due to infrastructure repairs. Needing hookups — no hookups available. Expecting marina services — marina is long-closed. Looking for developed campsites — gear must be packed from car to undetermined spot.
Best time to visit Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: South Sandusky Campground (Benton, IL), Shagbark Group Area (Benton, IL), Dam West Area (Day-Use) (BENTON, IL), South Marcum Campground (Benton, IL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion
Cell signal at Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion (Carbondale, IL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Devils Kitchen Campground and bathhouse are closed this season due to infrastructure repair needs. The group pavilion is closed to camping but open for day use activities as a first come first served picnic area. Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion is situated in the south central portion of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCurrently open for day-use picnic activities only on first-come, first-served basis
Showers available at bathhouse
Group pavilion setting provides solitude with front-row waterfowl viewing from peninsula location
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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