FR 1403 — Keeling Hill in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 1403 — Keeling Hill in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
431 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hardin County, IL. 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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

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 Camping0.1miSam Jackson RD (FR 1426) in ILDispersed Camping0.2miE Jackson RD (FR 1457) in ILDispersed Camping0.2miTucker Binum RD (FR 1733) in ILDispersed Camping1.4miSol Winters RD (FR 596) in ILDispersed Camping1.6mi
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?