FR 180 — Burden Falls in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 180 — Burden Falls in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

7.5 mi from Carrier Mills

Maps 414 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.8–1.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 190 ft over 1.4 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Little Saline River runs 0.1 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 46–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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