Copperhead RD (FR 492) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Copperhead RD (FR 492) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
576 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.6-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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.2 and 1.2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Metropolis, is 9.1 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Burk Bite (FR 1382) in ILForest Road Road1.0mi486A in ILDispersed Camping1.0miMill Spring (FR 403) in ILForest Road Road1.4miPower Drive (FR 1381) in ILDispersed Camping1.8miFR 1838 — Barrens in ILDispersed Camping1.9mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?