Sexton Crk RD (FR 512) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Sexton Crk RD (FR 512) in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
366 ft
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A 1.9-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 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Horse Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Scott City, is 7.6 mi off.

September normals 60–83°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?