Gum Ridge West (FR 825) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gum Ridge West (FR 825) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

11 mi from Murphysboro

Maps 637 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hidden Cove.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

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 46–70°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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