Julien Hill (FR 1501) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Julien Hill (FR 1501) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

17 mi from Carrier Mills

15 mi off US 45 (straight line)

Maps 423 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.2–0.5 and 1.2–1.5 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Shelter Cave.
  • Estimated climb: 360 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 0.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
  • The North Pond shoreline is 1.1 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, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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