Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Briella Henderson

2020-05

This is a lesser known place among hiking enthusiasts, the wildlife and wetlands are simply amazing to see! The visitors center is also very well maintained and its a great place to visit!

Drake Cloin

2019-05

Beautiful gem to be found in southern Illinois. The lower portion of Illinois never ceases to impress with its vast changes in environment. The swampy area with it's old cypress trees is beautiful, full of wonderful wildlife and great time in nature.

Helen Krieger

2019-05

This was a place I found, watched the YouTube video and knew its be a greatadventure. The place you take off from is very byou, no frills, nothing slick. But the owner is very genuine, intelligent and a great guide. It amazes me that we have a Cyprus wetland/bayou in Illinois. Highly recommend it.

Julie Craze

2023-05

Lovely little roadside sightseeing area. Very pleasantly surprised, especially for the convenience.

Ethan Miller

2020-05

It sucks not maintained well and not enough food put out for the wild life Bellerose should have a lot of food for the Ducks and waterfowl and it has nothing no ducks come to that area anymore for the way it is maintained the fields are grown-up not never mowed bunch of young trees good for nothing years ago it stayed mode trees were small rabbits and quail we're everywhere now just deer and turkeys

Brianna Scott

2020-05

This is one of the most beautiful places by in Southern Illinois. Take a kayak or canoe out through the lower access. Watch for the silver carp. They'll jump at you. Eagles pond is my personal favorite area.

TackyWhale

2018-05

I looked on google maps satellite and noticed that the amount "restored" and preserved natural land was greater than what was highlighted in green in normal map mode.This is a serious problem that I have recognized long before now, and that is how big or small any national park, wildlife refuge, conservation area, greenspace or protected natural area should be.If you ask me, there should be a set limit on both how much land a park like this can have, and how much can be bought from it for other uses, like farming. Sadly, I've had yet to find anyone else that sees the same problem I do.On the other had, I bet the plants and wildlife here look pretty interesting.

William Parmley

2018-05

The observation platform at the Bellrose Waterfowl Refugee on the Cypress Creek NWR is a good place to observe ducks and geese. You will at least need binoculars and a spotting scope is recommended. Go near sunset to see the birds coming in. 1/26/2017: a variety of plants for pollinators have now been planted around the parking lot and platform. (Note small flags in photo.)

Crystal Pistol

2020-05

Beautiful. What a wonderful detour we found. Next time this will be planned along our route.

Debbra LC

2018-05

Great place to visit. Learned about the earth and southern, IL and the native animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Awesome exhibits.

David Diehl

2019-05

Would be wonderful if they would plant some food for the waterfowl and run the pumps through the cold winter to keep some water open for them, but they won't.

Nicole Hileman

2018-05

Great place to have fun with family and friends and see some wildlife!

tapan parekh

2017-05

A must visit place : ideal for Hiking , Cycling, canoeing; kayaking, Hunting , Fishing, scenic route Photography, Bird & wildlife photography. Near many vineyards

Michael Copeland

2017-05

Small pockets of nature protected in this way are important. I hope that they will continue to be protected and perhaps even extended one day.

Michael Todd Lasley

2017-05

One of the best Treasures in southern Illinois and incredibly well preserved. Something worth defending.

Teresa Sue

2018-05

Lots of fun and educational activities in the area. Make sure to go to the Wetlands Center.

Marian Smith

2020-05

So much history. Great place to visit.

gary richards

2018-05

Unbelievable prehistoric sight under roof. Very interesting and great tour.

Sanya Vitale

2021-05

Very beautiful. Take water, bug spray and a camera.

Josh Dowdy

2018-05

A nice relaxing place to just hike and see nature.

Kelton Myers

2017-05

Beautiful wildlife experience, so many things to see and learn

Donnie Buntin

2019-05

Good nature views only few miles from home.

Ann Marie King

2020-05

We had so much fun seeing all the wilderness

Cassandra Daugette

2020-05

Great place to unwind and get in touch with nature.

Marvin Ingraham

2020-05

Had a blast! Nice view.

Cindy Smith

2018-05

can trade it didn't go there my to pass by it but we didn't go there

Bobby Land

2022-05

Great place with good hunting southern Illinois has done something right

Rozzie Smith

2020-05

Lived our kayak through the swamp. Definitely unique

Micki Snelling

2019-05

Love it out here.So quite.

Jason Edwards

2020-05

Nice main building, interesting info on swamp