North Lake RD (FR 1744) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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North Lake RD (FR 1744) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
373 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves CCC Tree Planting. 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. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A pond lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Vienna, is 12 mi off.

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

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?