Cache River State Natural Area

About Cache River State Natural Area

Bald cypress with buttressed bases over 40 feet around — some more than 1,000 years old — stand in 18,047 acres of wetland the Ohio River left behind. Named a Wetland of International Importance in 1996, it is best seen from a paddle.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Cache River State Natural Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks

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• Tunnel Hill State Trail
• Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area
• Ferne Clyffe State Park
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• Fort Massac State Park
• Giant City State Park