Bolton Camp Ridge RD (FR 752) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bolton Camp Ridge RD (FR 752) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

10 mi from Cobden

Maps 657 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Holy Boulders.
  • Estimated climb: 130 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Big Muddy River runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping or to establish, maintain, or occupy any camp or camping equipment present in excess of 14 days in a 28 day period. No more than 28 cumulative days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–70°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.