Hidden gems - Wildlife refuges in Valley Park, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Valley Park

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Valley Park. This list contains 16 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Within Valley Park

Overton Bottoms North Unit

Wildlife refuge

5.00 (9 reviews) (~187.98 km from centre)

Michael W. Wolff Memorial Wetlands

Wildlife refuge

4.90 (24 reviews) (~191.03 km from centre)

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.90 (19 reviews) (~158.08 km from centre)

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Observation Area

Observation deck

👍👍 There are many, many hidden old cemeteries and bunkers as well as wells in this forest area. The wildlife here is incredible as well.

4.90 (18 reviews) (~159.86 km from centre)

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 A trip to Southern Illinois isn't complete until I've been to Crab. I always drive the refuge at dusk to scope our the deer & whatever other animals I can find. I love catching the sunset from Wolf Creek. We spent time on the water, fishing wasn't the greatest but we still had a great time zooming...

4.80 (133 reviews) (~156.09 km from centre)

Cane Ridge Station

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (36 reviews) (~238.51 km from centre)

Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge South Globe

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (23 reviews) (~202.21 km from centre)

Dave Donaldson Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (10 reviews) (~244.7 km from centre)

Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Recommend stopping here for a visit if you’re driving on Hwy 61 and you have a few hours to kill. Coming back to St Louis from Bowling Green, I saw the sign on the highway and thought what the heck. I drove the 12 miles on a county road through several towns and along rolling corn fields. The Reser...

4.70 (57 reviews) (~83.57 km from centre)