Central Church RD (FR 1917) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

15 mi from Shawneetown

Maps 404 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

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

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 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.6 miles of dirt.
Near Decker Spring.
Estimated climb: 240 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
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, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Central Church RD (FR 1917) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access