Manson Ridge (FR 1753) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Manson Ridge (FR 1753) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
504 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Frieze Cave. 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. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Lusk Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 17 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
FR 651 — Frieze Cave in ILDispersed Camping0.2miCopperous Spur 50 (FR 422) in ILDispersed Camping1.1miFR 1752 — Frieze Cave in ILDispersed Camping1.3miZeebo (FR 454) in ILDispersed Camping1.3mi1471A in ILDispersed Camping2.0mi
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?