Whoopie Cat Pine RD (FR 1735) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Whoopie Cat Pine RD (FR 1735) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
396 ft
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A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hardin County, IL. The road serves Whoopie Cat Dam. 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.

6.6 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.4 of the 9.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hogthief Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Shawneetown, is 17 mi off.

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

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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?