FR 619 — Burner Hill in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 619 — Burner Hill in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
451 ft
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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). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. 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.

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?