Nw Whiteside (FR 1756) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Nw Whiteside (FR 1756) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
491 ft
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A 0.4-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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A lake lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 15 mi off.

September normals 57–82°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Zeebo (FR 454) in ILDispersed Camping0.9miCopperous Spur 50 (FR 422) in ILDispersed Camping1.3miFR 1752 — Frieze Cave in ILDispersed Camping1.6miManson Ridge (FR 1753) in ILDispersed Camping2.2miFR 651 — Frieze Cave in ILDispersed Camping2.3mi
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?