FR 612 — Burner Hill in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 612 — Burner Hill in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%.

A pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Scott City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 59–82°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?