Hodge Cemetery (FR 1839) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Hodge Cemetery (FR 1839) in IL
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Cretaceous Hills Nature Preserve. 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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Metropolis, is 11 mi off.
September normals 58–81°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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