Bean Ridge Spur 1 (FR 695) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Bean Ridge Spur 1 (FR 695) in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
630 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alexander County, IL. The road is open seasonally, May 9 to December 9.

Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Scott City, is 10 mi off.

September normals 58–81°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?