Jackson Falls primitive camping in IL -- Campground & RV Camping in Illinois

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Jackson Falls primitive camping in IL

Public Land
562 ft
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Signed for designated sites only

Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.

Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.

Jackson Falls primitive camping area in Shawnee National Forest (Hidden Springs Ranger District) offers free year-round camping with a 14-day continuous stay limit. One vault toilet available; no potable water. Camp and wash at least 150 feet from water sources. No permanent structures or campfires on bluffs. Technical rock climbing and hiking are the main activities. First come, first served; no reservations required.

Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026

Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 12%.

A pond lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 13 mi off.

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

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?