Free & Dispersed Camping in Illinois

Pine Ridge-Pounds Hollow

A picturesque setting, Pounds Hollow campground and lake are tucked away amongst the Shawnee Hills, …

Fee Required USFS

Camp Cadiz

This campground is the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. Somewhat …

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Pharaoh-Garden Of The Gods

Pharoah Campground is within one of the most photographed locations in the state. Garden of …

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Johnson Creek Cg

Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a …

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Redbud - Bell Smith Springs

Bell Smith Springs is one of the most beautiful recreation areas the Shawnee National Forest …

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Pine Hills

Pine Hills campground has level campsites with open grassy areas between campsites. Popular with hunters …

Fee Required USFS

Turkey Bayou

TURKEY BAYOU (Camping Area)

FREE USFS

Johnson Creek - Primitive

Only accessible by foot from the Equestrian Parking area of the Johnson Creek Recreation Area. …

FREE USFS

Duck Bay - Lake Glendale

If you are looking for a place in the center of the Shawnee National Forest, …

Fee Required USFS

Lake Of Egypt - Buck Ridge

The southeast side of the Lake of Egypt is surrounded by Shawnee National Forest and …

FREE USFS

Oak Point - Lake Glendale

If you are looking for a place in the center of the Shawnee National Forest, …

Fee Required USFS