FR 1478 — Humm Lake Dam in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 1478 — Humm Lake Dam in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
469 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 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). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A pond lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 20 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Shetlerville RD (FR 119) in ILForest Road Road4.6miBig Creek Fork RD (FR 1486) in ILForest Road Road4.8miVaughn Cem RD (FR 855) in ILForest Road Road4.8miE Jackson RD (FR 1457) in ILDispersed Camping5.0miRosiclare Camp ground in ILCampground5.0mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?