FR 194 — Millstone Bluff in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 194 — Millstone Bluff in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
446 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. 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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Bay Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Vienna, is 11 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Millstone Bluff RD (FR 462) in ILDispersed Camping0.4mi412AB in ILDispersed Camping1.5miBuckhart RD (FR 1528) in ILDispersed Camping2.5miIndy 500 (FR 423) in ILDispersed Camping2.5miDuck Bay (FR 442) in ILForest Road Road3.0mi
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?