Powerline South (FR 307) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Powerline South (FR 307) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

9.6 mi from Murphysboro

Maps 371 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Lookout Rocks.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Big Muddy River runs 0.7 mi off.

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 46–71°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.