North Twenty RD (FR 1889) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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North Twenty RD (FR 1889) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
671 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Sand 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 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.9 and 2.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 14 mi off.

September normals 57–82°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?