High Knob RD (FR 114) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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High Knob RD (FR 114) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

11 mi from Shawneetown

Maps 631 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Bat Cave.
  • Estimated climb: 300 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

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 46–70°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.