Burner Hill (FR 620) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Burner Hill (FR 620) in IL
A 0.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Alexander County, IL.
Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 0.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 200 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Jonesboro, is 12 mi off.
September normals 59–82°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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