Sol Winters RD (FR 596) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Sol Winters RD (FR 596) in IL
A 1.3-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 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Shawneetown, is 16 mi off.
September normals 57–81°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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