Elam RD (FR 1822) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elam RD (FR 1822) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

10 mi from Carrier Mills

Maps 765 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shawnee National Forest ↗

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

Rough
  • All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lusk Creek.
  • Estimated climb: 140 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Bay Creek runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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