Burden Falls RD (FR 402) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Burden Falls RD (FR 402) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
724 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pope County, IL.

Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 6.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 2.1 miles in.

A pond lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 57–82°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?