Johnson Creek Access (FR 724) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Johnson Creek Access (FR 724) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

11 mi from Murphysboro

15 mi off US 51 (straight line)

Maps 628 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

Moderate
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.
  • A gate 1 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • 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 45–69°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.