Big Creek Fork RD (FR 1486) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

17 mi from Carrier Mills

15 mi off US 45 (straight line)

Maps 542 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkPOOR

Difficult

All 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Benham Hill.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
A water crossing 1 miles along the road.

Secluded

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

October normals 46–70°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Big Creek Fork RD (FR 1486) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access