Sandy Creek Spur Aa (FR 1001) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Sandy Creek Spur Aa (FR 1001) in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
439 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alexander County, IL. The road is open seasonally, May 10 to December 8.

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). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A pond lies 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Scott City, is 11 mi off.

September normals 59–82°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?