Colbert Hol Spur-A (FR 1440) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Colbert Hol Spur-A (FR 1440) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

12 mi from Shawneetown

Maps 821 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/10–12/8Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • 0.1 of this road’s 0.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Golden Circle.
  • Estimated climb: 60 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
  • A water crossing 0.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • A pond lies 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or to establish, maintain, or occupy any camp or camping equipment present in excess of 14 days in a 28 day period. No more than 28 cumulative days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–69°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.