FR 651 — Frieze Cave in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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FR 651 — Frieze Cave in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
418 ft
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A 0.5-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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Lusk Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 17 mi off.

September normals 59–83°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?