Burk Bite (FR 1382) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Burk Bite (FR 1382) in IL
A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Barrens. 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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.3 of the 2.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 260 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1.1 and 2.1 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Metropolis, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 58–82°F, 3.5″ 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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