434B in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
434B in IL
A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves N37 24.465 W88 35.372. 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.
All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Lusk Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Vienna, is 19 mi off.
September normals 59–82°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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