Big Creek Spur RD (FR 1461) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

13 mi from Shawneetown

Maps 503 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days

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Rough

All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near High Knob - South Ridge.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Some privacy

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

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

Big Creek Spur RD (FR 1461) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access