E Jackson RD (FR 1457) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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E Jackson RD (FR 1457) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
383 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hardin County, IL. The road serves Keeling Hill. The road is open seasonally, May 9 to December 9.

Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A pond lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Marion, is 16 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Holland RD (FR 1734) in ILDispersed Camping0.2miSam Jackson RD (FR 1426) in ILDispersed Camping0.2miFR 1403 — Keeling Hill in ILDispersed Camping0.2miTucker Binum RD (FR 1733) in ILDispersed Camping1.5miSol Winters RD (FR 596) in ILDispersed Camping1.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs 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?